Strawberry Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pt. strawberries, hulled
3 c. sugar

Preparation

Combine strawberries and 1 1/2 cups sugar in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil; stir constantly.
Boil, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Add remaining sugar and boil 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 221\u00b0 on a candy thermometer. Skim foam.
Cool.
Cover and allow to stand at room temperature for 24 hours; stir occasionally.
Spoon into clean jars and refrigerate.
Yields 3 half pints.