Freezing Strawberries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 c. mashed strawberries
1 pkg. Sure-Jell
3/4 c. water
whole strawberries (for five 1 1/2-pt. containers)

Preparation

Combine sugar and mashed berries; let set while cooking Sure-Jell and water for 1 minute.
Add sugar mixture; pour over whole berries in containers and freeze.
This keeps the berries firm when thawed.