Gourmet Strawberry Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. stemmed, firm, red-ripe strawberries
5 c. sugar
1/2 c. lemon juice

Preparation

Berries with hollow cores should not be used.
Combine berries and sugar; let stand 3 to 4 hours.
Bring slowly to boiling, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
Cook rapidly until thick, about 20 minutes.
Add lemon juice and continue cooking 10 minutes longer.
Pour, boiling hot, into sterilized Ball jars. Adjust caps.
Yield:
About 4 half pints.