2 cups finely mashed strawberries
4 cups sugar
zest from 1 lemon
1 tsp. pure almond extract
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 package powdered pectin
1 cup water
Combine berries, sugar, lemon zest, almond extract and lemon juice. Let stand about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the pectin into the water, bring water to boiling and boil rapidly for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from from heat. Add the berries and stir about 2 minutes.
Pour in freezable containers leaving 1/2 head space. Let stand until set; label and freeze.
Makes about 6 half-pints