Ingredients
The following ingredients have 3 Servings
- 4 cups firm strawberries (halved or quartered (depending on size))
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. butter (optional)
Instruction
- Mix the berries with the sugar and let stand for 8 hours. Stir occasionally to distribute the sugar through the berries.
- Place the berry and sugar mixture in a medium non-reactive pan (stainless steel or enamel) and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the lemon juice, return to boiling and allow to boil rapidly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, bring the mixture to a full boil over high heat, add butter (optional but recommended), and boil rapidly for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Ladle into sterile jars. Apply caps and rings and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
- Makes 3 half-pints.
