- 1 lb strawberries, trimmed and halved
- 2/3 to 3/4cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Mash strawberries in a large bowl with a potato masher or a fork.
- Stir together berries, sugar, pectin, and lemon juice in a 12-inch nonstick skillet and boil until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool, then chill, covered, until ready to serve.