Stove-Top Preserves

Ingredients

• 4 pints fresh strawberries, washed, cored and quartered
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Pinch salt
• Pinch black pepper
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary leaves

Directions

In a skillet with high sides, add all ingredients and stir to combine. Bring up to a boil and lower heat to a simmer until thick and spoonable, about 30 minutes. Transfer preserves to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.

Serve with toasted bread or baked goods.