Slow Cooker Strawberry Jam for 4 Cups

Instructions:

1. Add the quartered strawberries, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the slow cooker.
2. Mash the berries using a potato masher until mostly broken down but still chunky. Note: Don't over process or it becomes sauce.
3. Stir in the granulated sugar and apple pectin until well combined.
4. Set the slow cooker to HIGH.
5. Place the lid on, but prop it open slightly with a wooden spoon. Note: This lets steam escape so the jam thickens.
6. Cook for 4 hours, stirring every hour until the sugar is dissolved and fruit doesn't stick.
7. Check for a deep ruby color and a coating consistency until it coats the back of a spoon.
8. Turn off the heat and let the jam sit in the pot for 20 minutes.
9. Transfer the jam into sterilized jars.