Top It Off... Strawberry Port Sauce

Strawberry Port Sauce 

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NOTE: Good on pancakes, ice cream, or shortcakes. 

Makes 6 half pints 

5 cups whole small firm strawberries (or large strawberries either halved or quartered depending on size) 

4 cups sugar 

3 tbsps lemon Juice 

1 pouch liquid pectin 

1/2 bottle port wine (you can use white wine, red wine, or sherry) 

Stir the berries, sugar & lemon juice together in a large bowl. Cover & let stand at room temperature for 4 hours, stirring from time to time. 

Put the berries & sauce into a large enamel or stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat & allow to boil rapidly for 2 minutes while stirring (boiling should continue during stirring). Remove from heat & stir in the pectin & port. 

Ladle into jars to 1/4-inch headroom, wipe rims, and assemble lids. Process in boiling water for 10 minutes. Turn off heat & let sit for 5 minutes.