Mama'S Strawberry Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. boiling water
2 qt. prepared strawberries
6 c. sugar, divided

Preparation

Pour boiling water over strawberries; let stand for 2 minutes. Drain.
Combine berries with 4 cups of sugar; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add 2 cups of sugar and stir well.
Return to heat and boil 5 minutes.
Pour in shallow pans and let stand overnight (shake occasionally).
Ladle into sterilized jars and seal.