Strawberry Serrano Pepper Preserves.

Strawberry Serrano Pepper Preserves | Honest Fare:
Cook time: 30 minutes.
Makes about 2 cups.
Lasts about 2 months stored in airtight containers in fridge.
Increase or decrease serrano peppers to your liking.
The addition of cornstarch (or pectin) may be used during cooking to thicken even further.

So:
2 lbs. Strawberries
Juice from 1 lemon
1 cup sugar
Cornstarch or pectin (optional for additional thickening)
2 and a half serrano peppers (most seeds removed)
How
Wash and hull strawberries and cut into pieces.
Wash peppers and cut lengthwise to remove about 85% of seeds before dicing.
Cook strawberries and lemon juice in a saucepan or shallow pot over low heat for about 30 minutes.
Add sugar and increase heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes minutes.
Optional step: For additional thickening, you can add 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch to equal parts warm water in a separate bowl and add to pot. It will continue to thicken when it cools.
Add in peppers and few seeds, stir in and cook for another 2 mins before removing pot from heat.
Let cool completely and remove any foam from surface before storing in airtight containers or jars.
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