Strawberry Jelly - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) box frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
1 box powdered fruit pectin
2 c. water
3 1/2 c. sugar
red food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Drain strawberries, reserving syrup.
Measure 3/4 cup syrup, adding water if necessary.
Mix pectin and water in large saucepan.
Bring to a full, rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low; stir in syrup and sugar.
Heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
Do not boil.
Add a few drops of coloring.
Remove from heat and skim off foam with metal spoon.