Strawberry Jelly

Remove stems and crush strawberries thoroughly. Measure exactly 2 cups prepared fruit into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar. Let stand 10 minutes; stirring occasionally. Mix water and pectin in small s

OtherVegetarianIntermediate1440 min

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 cups fully ripe strawberries (5 containers = 1 cup)
  • 4 cups sugar, measured into a separate bowl
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 box instant pectin

Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove stems and crush strawberries thoroughly. Measure exactly 2 cups prepared fruit into a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Stir in the sugar. Let stand 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Mix water and pectin in small saucepan. Bring mixture to boil on high heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Stir pectin mixture into fruit mixture. Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and no longer seedy, about 3 minutes. (It’s okay if a few sugar crystals remain.)

  5. 5

    Fill all containers quickly to with ½ inch off tops; cover with the lids.

  6. 6

    Let stand at room temperature for approximately 24 hours.

Tags

americancooking-by-the-bookother

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