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KM Strawberry Preserves takes 30 minutes to prepare.

KM Strawberry Preserves takes 10 minutes to cook.

KM Strawberry Preserves makes 30 servings.

The ingredients for KM Strawberry Preserves are:

Fresh Strawberries - 4.5 cups roughly equals a pound
Sugar - 1/2 to 1 cup (depending on desired sweetness)
Lemon Juice - 2 Teaspoons
Powedered Citrus Pectin (example Pomona's Universal Pectin) - 1 to 2 Tablespoons (depending on desired consistency)

Here is how you make KM Strawberry Preserves:

Servings: 30 TBSPsHull Strawberries and cut in halfPut in bowlUsing a potato masher, mash strawberries to desired consistencyIn non-stick skillet, add strawberries,lemon, pectin, sugar and mix well. Taste and if you like sweeter preserves, add more sugar.Bring mixture to boil and then cook for 5 minutes watching that it does not burn (lower heat if necessary)Immediately remove from heat and skillet (or mixture will continue to cook and burn) and place in bowl to coolCover bowl or place mixture in canning jars and refrigerate.Note: if you like firmer preserves add up to 1 more TBSP of pectin.Note: For Sugar Free Version - Can be made with 1/4 cup of Splenda instead of SugarNumber of Servings: 30Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NMARTELL.

The nutritional information for KM Strawberry Preserves is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 30
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 20.1

• Total Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 0.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 4.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
• Protein: 0.1 g