Strawberry Margarita Preserves

• hulled and halved strawberries6 cups
• peeled cored and chopped tart apples2 cups
• lemon juice↗1⁄4 cup
• white sugar↗4 cups
• tequila↗1⁄2 cup
• triple sec↗7 teaspoons
• strawberry schnapps↗2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine berries, apples and lemon juice in a large stainless or enamel saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a full rolling boil.

3. 3

   Add sugar, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Boil gently, uncovered, stirring frequently until mixture reaches gel stage-around 40 min.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and stir in the booze-return to heat and boil for 5 min.

6. 6

   Ladle into clean, hot sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.

7. 7

   Process for 5 min at altitudes up to 1000 feet.