Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2009

well i didnt have a scale so i used to much sugar but it worked out. i dont actually like strawberry preserves but the kids ate it up even though they said it was too sweet

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Reviewed: May 17, 2009

overly cooked flavor. will not make again

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Reviewed: May 2, 2009

YUM!!! My husband cant stop eating it!!! We are about to make Rosenmunnar Cookies with it!

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Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2009

Wonderful recipe! I've used it for 30 years except I use 5 teaspoons of lemon juice rather than vinegar. For those of you who are having trouble getting your preserves to set - try a larger pot. If you aren't boiling your preserves "hard" enough they will not set. NEVER double the recipe and use a large pot rather than a pan. The preserves must be a rolling boil so that they reach 220 degrees and don't stir them often. This recipe was given to me 30 years ago by a lady who was 75 and had been given this recipe by her mother. It works, you just have to have patience and learn how to recognize the signs that the preserves are setting. Have fun!

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Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2009

Delicious! I only had 1/2 lb strawberries, so quartered the recipe--worked great. Really had to turn up the heat and let it bubble for a while to get it to reach 220. The poor reviewers clearly did something wrong, as I followed the recipe to the T and am enjoying delicious preserves on some fresh-baked bread for breakfast. Can't be beat.

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Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2008

I made this recipe exactly, and it jelled perfectly. Can't complain at all! I think you just have to make sure that it hits that 220 degree mark. Turned out 4 and a half 8 oz jars.

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2006

this is a quick and easy recipe. I can go to the market for fresh strawberries and have jelly made two hours later. I have some problem getting it to set to jelly. 3 out of four tries I had to take from jars and set back over the heat, bring to boil and put back into clean jars, maybe this is because I live at a higher elevation and I like to put less sugar than is called for.

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Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2004

My sister and I had never done this before, but recieved a case of ripe strawberries and had to do something with them. It tastes fabulous and was easy to make! Thanks!!!

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Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2004

I used apple cider vinegar because...well, why not? The preserves taste delicious, however it did not jell to quite the stiffness I would prefer. Actually, it took a LONG time for the mixture to thicken at all. Better consistency when chilled overnight.

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Reviewed: May 19, 2003

I now have 14 4oz jars of strawberry ice cream topping! I let the stuff cook for 40 minutes and I could not get it to reach past 205 degrees on my themometer.

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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2003

I have never made jam before and this came out so perfect. Tasted great and was so easy to make. Thanks!

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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2003

I don't know what I did wrong. I used 2 lbs of Strawberries I picked up at a U-Pick farm and followed the direction to a T and I ended up with thick strawberry goop. It is two thick to use on toast or sandwichs and doesn't taste like strawberry preserves at all. I am now looking for a new recipie to use.

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2003

I've never made preserves before, because I don't know how to can. However, I had a 1/2 flat of strawberries on my hands so I decided to try making preserves. This was the recipe with which to start. Absolutely delicious. Easy to follow and full of flavor, this recipe tastes like my grandmother's homemade preserves. What a treat! The only change I made was pulsing the berries in the food processor briefly, prior to cooking. I did so that my 14 month old could enjoy the preserves, too.

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Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2002

Help!What did I do wrong? My perserves didn't set. Can you give me suggestions that will prevent this next time I make this reciepe. Thanks. I think I may not of got it hot enough. Would that do it? I'm going to use the jars I made as topping for sundae's. Tastes Great!

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Reviewed: May 18, 2002

Excellent!!!

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Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2002

Stephanie thank you so much for adding this recipe to all recipes. All the other recipes I had would have taken a day to do because they called for the mixter to sit 12 to 24 hours, and with a 2 year old I wanted to get in and out of the kitchen as quickly has possible. AND THIS RECIPE MADE IT POSSIBLE, I thank you! I made the preserves today and tasted a strawberry I had lefted in the pot and it was great! Thank you again!!

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