Strawberry Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 heaping qt. strawberries
4 c. sugar, divided
2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Combine strawberries and 2 cups sugar.
Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Add remaining sugar and lemon juice.
Boil for 2 minutes.
Pour into bowl and gently stir every few minutes until cool.
Jar and seal the next morning.
Strawberries will not separate into layers if completely cold when put into jars.