Strawberry Lemonade

Instructions

1. 1

   Purée strawberries in a blender, food processor or food mill.

2. 2

   For a clearer lemonade, extract juice from strawberries with a juice extractor.

3. 3

   Place strawberries in an 8-quart or larger pot.

4. 4

   Add lemon juice, water and sugar.

5. 5

   Place mixture over medium heat and heat to 165 degrees F, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Do not boil.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and skim off foam with a metal spoon.

8. 8

   Quickly ladle hot juice into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal.

9. 9

   Process in boiling water bath 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Yields 6 to 7 quarts.