Berried Dessert Topping Recipe - strawberries

Method

• Prepare Ball brand or possibly Kerr brand jars and closures according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Combine strawberries, sugars, lemon juice, grated lemon peel and coriander in a large saucepot.
• Bring mix to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar.
• Add in raspberries.
• Simmer till mix starts to thicken, about 15 min.
• Add in almonds and continue cooking 5 min.
• Remove from heat.
• Carefully ladle warm topping into warm jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
• Wipe jar rim clean.
• Place lid on jar with sealing compound next to glass.
• Screw band down proportionately and firmly just till a point of resistance is met - fingertip tight.
• Process 10 min in a boiling-water canner.
• At elevations higher than 1,000 feet, boil 2 additional min for each additional 1,000 feet elevation.
• This recipe yields about 3 pints.
• Yield: 3 pints