Celebrate the start of strawberry season by making this delicious spread. The fresh berry flavor is deepened by the cinnamon.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
3 cups halved hulled strawberries (about 16 ounces)
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup orange marmalade (about 10 1/2 ounces)
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
Preparation
Place strawberries in heavy medium saucepan; stir in sugar. Let stand until juices are released, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Cook strawberry mixture over high heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add marmalade and cinnamon stick pieces; bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture is thick enough to coat spoon, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. (Can be made 2 days ahead.)