Honey Strawberry Preserves

Yield: 3 pints

Ingredients

• 6 cups sliced strawberries
• 2 (1 3/4 ounce) boxes powdered pectin
• 1 3/4 cups honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Combine strawberries and pectin in large saucepan; crush berries to blend completely. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in honey and lemon juice; return to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off foam.
2. Ladle into clean, hot canning jars to within 1/4 inch of tops. Seal according to manufacturer's directions.
3. Place jars on rack in canner. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath with boiling water 2 inches above jar tops.
4. Remove jars from canner. Place on thick cloth or wire rack; cool away from drafts.
5. After 12 hours test lids for proper seal; remove rings from sealed jars.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 2 tablespoons): Calories: 47 Calories from Fat: 1% Carbohydrates: 13g Cholesterol: 0mg Dietary Fiber: 2g Fat Total Time: <1g Protein: <1g Sodium: 11mg

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Honey Board