Stove-Top Preserves

• 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

1. In a skillet with high sides, add all ingredients and stir to combine.
2. Bring up to a boil and lower heat to a simmer until thick and spoonable, about 30 minutes.
3. Transfer preserves to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
4. Serve with toasted bread or baked goods.

fresh strawberries, sugar, salt, black pepper, lemons, freshly chopped rosemary

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/stove-top-preserves-recipe.html (may not work)