3 pt. strawberries
1/3 c. sugar
3 tbsp. lemon juice
2 1/2 c. sugar

Use only good red strawberries. Wash, drain and cap. Leave whole. Place in 3 quart saucepan. Sift the 1/3 cup sugar over berries, add lemon juice and let stand overnight.

Next morning, add the 2 1/2 cups sugar. Heat to boiling, then boil 7 minutes, counting time from moment boiling starts. Pour into hot, sterile jars and seal. Makes about 1 1/2 to 2 pints.