Strawberry Margarita Preserves

A family favorite-great on english muffins and bagels.

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

Bring to a full rolling boil.

Add sugar , stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.

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

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

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

Process for 5 min at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

strawberries, tart apples, lemon juice, white sugar, tequila, triple sec, strawberry schnapps