Old Fashioned Strawberry Preserves

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: More than 15 Minutes Total Time: More than 1 hour
2 lbs white sugar
2 lbs strawberries
1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Combine sugar, strawberries and cream of tartar. Let simmer slowly until the sugar melts, then cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand 24 hours and then pack into bottles and seal.