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Prep Time: 720 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 735 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. Ingredients:
1 quart berries |
2 1/2 cups sugar, divided |
Directions:
1. Cap and rinse berries, place in a large colander.
2. Pour boiling water over berries and let drain 1 minute.
3. 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.
4. Pour strawberry mixture into a shallow 13x9-inch pan; skim off foam with a metal spoon.
5. Let stand, uncovered, in a cool place 12 hours; shake pan occasionally so that berries will absorb syrup and remain plump and whole.
6. Skim off foam with a metal spoon, pour preserves into sterilized jelly glasses, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
7. Cover with a 1/8 inch layer of paraffin. cover with lids.
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