Rinse 5 (1-Cup) containers. You can use plastic or glass; we prefer 4 oz glass jars. If you use 4 oz glass jars like us, you will need 10 half-cup containers. Dry containers thoroughly after rinsing.
Prep strawberries by cleaning, removing stems and slicing or crushing one cup at a time. Or use our already sliced Boxx strawberries in our 3.5 lb, 6 lb, or 15 lb pails.
Measure exactly 2 cups of strawberries into large bowl. Stir in sugar. Let stand 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
Mix pectin and water in small saucepan on stove. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Continue to boil and stir for one minute.
Add to fruit mixture and stir for 3 minutes or until most sugar has dissolved. Please note that a few sugar crystals may remain.
Fill containers immediately to within a half-inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers. Immediately cover with lids.
Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freezer for up to 1 year. If frozen, thaw in refrigerator before using.