Special Strawberry Syrup

Strawberry syrup canning recipe.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 3 pints

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 quarts strawberries, crushed
• 1  lemon peel, strip 2-inch long
• 3  cups water, divided
• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3 1⁄2 cups corn syrup
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Follow manufacturer's directions for preparing home canning jars and two-piece vacuum caps.
2. Combine strawberries, lemon peel and 1 1/2 cups water in medium saucepot.
3. Simmer 5 minutes. Strain mixture through a damp jelly bag or several layers of cheesecloth. Combine sugar and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepot; bring to 260 degrees (adjust for altitude).
4. Add strawberry juice, corn syrup and lemon juice to sugar syrup. Boil 4 minutes.
5. Carefully ladle hot syrup into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
6. Wipe jar rim clean. Place lid on jar with sealing compound next to glass. Screw band down evenly and firmly just until a point of resistance is met; fingertip tight.
7. Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.