How to Make Your Own Old-Fashioned Strawberry Preserves

Name: How to Make Your Own Old-Fashioned Strawberry Preserves
Ingredients: 3 pints strawberries (fresh, ripe); 5 cups granulated sugar; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

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How to Make Your Own Old-Fashioned Strawberry Preserves

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3 pints strawberries (fresh, ripe)5 cups granulated sugar1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

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Gather the ingredients. The Spruce / Teena Agnel Wash the strawberries in cold water and drain thoroughly. Hull them and discard the caps. The Spruce / Teena Agnel Combine the berries with the sugar in a large stainless steel or enamel-lined pan and let sit for 3 to 4 hours. The Spruce / Teena Agnel In a medium saucepot, bring the strawberries to a boil slowly, stirring occasionally. Add the lemon juice. The Spruce / Teena Agnel Cook rapidly over medium heat until the strawberry mixture is clear and the syrup is thickened, or about 15 minutes. The Spruce / Teena Agnel Ladle or funnel the strawberry preserves into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. The Spruce / Teena Agnel Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. The Spruce / Teena Agnel Cool and store in the fridge until ready to use. The Spruce / Teena Agnel