Strawberry Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. mashed strawberries
4 c. sugar
1 pkg. powdered Sure-Jell
3/4 c. water

Preparation

Combine berries and sugar.
Let stand 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir Sure-Jell into water.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from stove and add to berries.
Stir about 2 minutes.
Cover bowl with paper towel and let stand 24 hours.
Put in jelly jars. Top with wax paper rounds and then lids. Store in freezer.
Recipe can be doubled.