Step 1

Wash and hull the strawberries and place them in a large pot. Sprinkle sugar over the top and stir to distribute.

Step 2

Allow the strawberries to stand in the sugar to macerate for about 6 hours (covered).

Step 3

Prepare a water bath canner and canning jars.

Step 4

Place the strawberry pot on the stove and add citric acid (optional but helps to help protect quality during storage.) Bring the strawberries (and their juice) to a simmer and cook for about 1 minute until the berries are heated through.

Step 5

Pack the berries into canning jars and cover with strawberry juice liquid, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

Step 6

Remove air bubbles, adjust headspace and seal with 2 part canning lids.

Step 7

Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes (pints) or 15 minutes (quarts), adjusting canning times for altitude.