Strawberry Conserve

Directions

1. 1
   Place the strawberries in a large bowl in layers with the sugar.
2. 2
   Cover and leave for 24 hours.
3. 3
   Put into a large saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   Boil rapidly for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Return the mixture to the bowl, cover and leave in a cool place for a further 2 days.
6. 6
   Return to the pan again and boil rapidly for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Leave to cool for 15 minutes, then pot and cover as for jam.