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
Ingredients
- 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
Remove stems and crush strawberries thoroughly. Measure exactly 2 cups prepared fruit into a large bowl.
- 2
Stir in the sugar. Let stand 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.
- 3
Mix water and pectin in small saucepan. Bring mixture to boil on high heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- 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
Fill all containers quickly to with ½ inch off tops; cover with the lids.
- 6
Let stand at room temperature for approximately 24 hours.
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