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Special Strawberry Syrup
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 8
Strawberry syrup canning recipe.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 quarts strawberries, crushed
1 lemon peel, strip 2-inch long
3 cups water, divided
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 1/2 cups corn syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions:
1. Follow manufacturer's directions for preparing home canning jars and two-piece vacuum caps.
2. Combine strawberries, lemon peel and 1 1/2 cups water in medium saucepot.
3. Simmer 5 minutes. Strain mixture through a damp jelly bag or several layers of cheesecloth. Combine sugar and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepot; bring to 260 degrees (adjust for altitude).
4. Add strawberry juice, corn syrup and lemon juice to sugar syrup. Boil 4 minutes.
5. Carefully ladle hot syrup into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
6. Wipe jar rim clean. Place lid on jar with sealing compound next to glass. Screw band down evenly and firmly just until a point of resistance is met; fingertip tight.
7. Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
By RecipeOfHealth.com