Mom'S Strawberry Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. strawberries
3 c. sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Wash and drain strawberries.
Combine with 1 1/2 cups sugar in large saucepan.
Bring to a full rolling boil.
Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil.
Boil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Spoon into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal with 2-piece lids.
Store in refrigerator.
Yield:
3 cups.