Food

Easy Old-Fashioned Strawberry Preserves

By Yankee Magazine

Oct 24 2007

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This recipe for Easy Old-Fashioned Strawberry Preserves calls for only three ingredients! How simple is that?

Ingredients

2 pounds white sugar
2 pounds strawberries
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

Combine the sugar, strawberries, and cream of tartar. Let simmer slowly until the sugar melts, then cook briskly for 15-20 minutes. Let stand 24 hours, pack in sterile jars, and seal cold.