Strawberry-jelly

Ingredients

• fresh strawberries
• sugar

Directions

1. Gather strawberries on a dry day after the morning dew has passed.

2. Remove the stems and place strawberries in an enamelled saucepan over high heat.

3. Gently stir the strawberries with a wooden or silver spoon until the juice flows abundantly.

4. Simmer the strawberries for about 30 minutes, ensuring they do not become thick or pulpy.

5. Strain the mixture through a clean sieve into a pan and let it drain until no more juice drops.

6. Strain the juice again through a muslin cloth, then weigh it in a basin.

7. Boil the juice in a clean preserving pan for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often.