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Preserves: Strawberry Margarita Preserves

Source of Recipe

recipegoldmine.com


List of Ingredients

2 qt. strawberries, cleaned
2 C. pared tart apples
1/4 C. lemon juice
4 C. granulated sugar
1/2 C. tequila
7 T. triple sec
2 T. strawberry schnapps


Recipe

Hull and halve berries. Measure 6 cups. Peel and core apples, chop and measure 2 cups
Combine berries, apples and lemon juice in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Bring to a full boil stirring constantly. Add sugar to boiling fruit and stir until dissolved. Boil gently uncovered, stirring frequently until mixture reaches gel stage, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Prepare six 1/2-pint jars for filling.

Remove mixture from heat. Stir in tequila, triple sec and schnapps. Return to heat and boil for 5 minutes. Ladle into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Remove bubbles.