Strawberry Preserves 6 cups whole strawberries, washed and hulled
5 cups granulated sugar
½ cup lemon juice
1 package pectinCombine fruit and sugar in large kettle, stirring well to coat thoroughly. Allow mixture to stand, covered, for 4 hours. Place kettle over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice, return to boil and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until mixture reaches jelly stage (220° on jelly thermometer). Stir in pectin and boil for 1 minute. Pour into hot sterilized jelly jars, leaving ¼-inch headroom. Seal and process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Be sure to allow to cool
overnight before you tighten the rings. Makes 4 half-pints.Continually improving. All rights reserved.
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