3 cups strawberries
4 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 box Sure-Jell

Stem, wash and mash 3 cups strawberries to yield 1 1/2 cups mashed berries. Place mashed strawberries in a large bowl. Add sugar and let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a small saucepan, combine water and Sure-Jell. Bring to a hard boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Pour Sure-Jell mixture into strawberry and sugar mixture. Stir for 5 minutes. Immediately fill containers, leaving 1/2 inch at the top for expansion. Let stand for 24 hours. Refrigerate up to three weeks or freeze up to one year. Small glass jars freeze well. Makes 6 cups.