Strawberry Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 c. sugar
1 c. water
2 qt. strawberries, measured after they are capped and washed

Preparation

Slowly dissolve sugar and water.
Add strawberries and bring mixture to a boil; boil for 15 minutes.
Shake, but do not stir. Remove from heat; skim and pour into shallow pans.
Shake pans while mixture cools.
Let stand overnight.
Can while cold.
These are very good frozen; they retain the fresh flavor.