At just 45 calories per cup, strawberries provide 85 mg of vitamin C and bioflavonoids (which may have anti-cancer properties.) Choose plump, firm, bright red berries. Avoid those with mold or soft spots. Store in the fridge and wash just before making your jelly. Choose locally grown strawberries during the harvesting session, they will be the freshest and the most flavorful.

Ingredients:
2 cups mashed fresh strawberries
2 cups water
1 (0.13 ounce) package unsweetened, fruit-flavored soft drink mix
1 (2 ounce) package dry pectin
5 cups white sugar

Directions:
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, mix together the strawberries, water, drink mix and pectin powder. Bring to a full rolling boil, then stir in sugar. Boil three minutes more.

Transfer to sterile jars, leaving 1/2 inch space at the top. Wipe rims of jars with a clean dry cloth. Seal with lids and let stand overnight.

Store in the refrigerator.

See also:
Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Salsa
Creamy Strawberry Mold

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