1 tbs. agar flakes, 6 tbs. apple juice or other fruit juice
4 cups wild strawberries or commercial strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 tbs. freshly grated lemon rind
1/3 cup vegetable glycerin, barley malt, honey, or rice syrup, or to taste
1 tsp. liquid stevia (optional)
1/8 tsp. dried ginger, powdered
1/4 tsp. coriander, ground

1. Bring the agar and apple juice to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.

2. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, or until the agar is dissolved.

3. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.

4. Reduce heat and simmer another 5 minutes, stirring often.

5. Test for firmness (agar's thickening effect varies according to its fineness) by putting a large metal spoon with a small amount of jam in the freezer for a couple of minutes until chilled. If the jam is the right thickness, your recipe is done. If it’s too watery, stir in more agar, simmer another 5-10 minutes, and test again. If it’s too thick, stir in some fruit juice or water and test again immediately.

4 cups

Preparation Time: 25 minutes