OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY PRESERVES/JAM

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Old Fashioned Strawberry Preserves/Jam image

A simple easy preserve recipe that may be successfuly frozen, I freeze large quantities in plastic containers when berry season come around, it makes a lovely spread for toast, scones or waffles --- this also works well using fresh blueberries or raspberries :) --- 2 cups of sugar will give you a very sweet taste if you prefer a preserve that is not too sweet then use 1-1/2 cups sugar or even a little less.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Strawberry

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 (1 pint) baskets fresh strawberries, hulled
1 1/2-2 cups sugar
1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl coarsley mash the strawberries using a potato masher or fork, then place into saucepan.
  • Cook the strawberries over medium heat stirring until beginning to thicken (about 6 minutes).
  • Reduce the heat to low, add in sugar and lemon juice.
  • Increase the heat to medium and simmer gently until the mixture thickenes and mounds on the spoon (about 20 minutes) stirring frequently.
  • Remove saucepan from heat cool just slightly, then place in refrigerator for rapid jelling.
  • The preserves will thicken more while chilling and will keep for 1 week in refrigerator if tightly sealed (or after cooled completely the preserves may be frozen in plastic containers if desired).

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