Old-Fashioned Strawberry Preserves
Classic strawberry preserves, crafted without pectin, use a simple trio of strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
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Instructions
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Start boiling water for a water bath.
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Wash, hull, and halve or quarter the strawberries.
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Combine berries with sugar in a large pan; let sit at room temperature for 2 hours, then refrigerate overnight.
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Bring the strawberry mixture to a slow boil, stirring occasionally, then add lemon juice.
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Cook rapidly over medium heat until the mixture reaches 221 F (25-45 minutes), skimming any foam.
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Ladle preserves into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
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Process jars in the boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
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Cool preserves, then store them in the refrigerator.