Berry Delicious Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cherries or currants (enough to produce 2 1/2 pt. of juice)
2 lb. sugar
1 pt. water

Preparation

Mash berries well and strain through a jelly bag or use a juicer.
Add water and sugar to a preserving kettle and place over heat, stirring until dissolved.
Bring to a boil, continue stirring until clear and skim.
Let syrup boil again until a soft ball is formed in cold water, then slowly add the fruit juice. Boil again.
Skim, pour into hot sterilized jars and seal.