STRAWBERRY PRESERVES
I remember grandma making jelly and preserves, hers were the very best, she never used pectin and the flavor was wonderful. I haven't tried this yet myself, but I plan to soon. I hope to make some with Splenda. I will post my notes when done.
Provided by Melaine
Categories Strawberry
Time 12h15m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Cap and rinse berries, place in a large colander.
- Pour boiling water over berries and let drain 1 minute.
- Combine berries and 1 cup sugar in a dutch oven. Bring to a boil; boil 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar; boil an additional 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour strawberry mixture into a shallow 13x9-inch pan; skim off foam with a metal spoon.
- Let stand, uncovered, in a cool place 12 hours; shake pan occasionally so that berries will absorb syrup and remain plump and whole.
- Skim off foam with a metal spoon, pour preserves into sterilized jelly glasses, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Cover with a 1/8 inch layer of paraffin. cover with lids.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 774, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 200, Sugar 199.6
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