The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Strawberry Preserves (Prize Winning Recipe)

2 qts strawberries
6 cups sugar

4 cups sugar over strawberries till boil, get off, cool, add another 2 cups, boil hard for 5 to 10 minutes. While boiling add 1 Tb. butter (keeps off foam to win prize).
Pour shallow pans, shake (makes plump)
Set overnight.
Put sterlized jar (if berries set overnight they will not rise to top).
Melt paraffin pour over top to preserve.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; Prospect