Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
A rather bold claim, yes. Perfectly ripe local strawberries, vanilla-scented sugar and a handful of wild strawberries make this the best we've ever had. Elegance is refusal; add nothing more. But to refuse a healthy serving would be inelegant indeed.
Don't miss out on your chance to preserve early summer in a jar to enjoy all year long. This recipe yields 6 pints of flavorful, thick, sweet, deliciously red strawberry jam.