STRAWBERRY PRESERVES

Ingredients:

1 quarts strawberries, washed, dried and hulled
1 Tbsp. vinegar
3 c. sugar

Be sure berries are thoroughly dried to avoid adding excess water. Cut berries into halves or quarters, depending on size, and mash. Combine strawberries and vinegar in 3-4 quart saucepan, and bring to full boil, then boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently with wooden spoon. Add the sugar all at once, boil at rolling boil over medium heat for 20 minutes or until jelled, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let stand 5-10 minutes, skim off froth. Pour out into a crock and let cool, stirring occasionally. Wash and rinse jars with very hot water. Pour preserves into hot jars, wipe the rims with a damp cloth to keep lid from sticking shut, then seal tightly. Keep sealed jars in freezer until ready to use.

NOTE: Do not double the recipe. If more jars of preserves are desired, make more than one batch.
Yield: 3 half-pint jars