Strawberry and Banana Preserve

Hull the strawberries, rinse them under running water, and toss with sugar. If the berries are quite large, you can cut them in half. Let them sit for 4 to 7 hours so the strawberries release their juice.

Place the strawberries over heat and bring them to a boil, but don't let them boil hard. Stir gently, skim off any foam, and remove from heat. Once the jam cools, put it back on the heat.

Slice the banana, mash it with a fork, and add it to the jam.

After the strawberry-banana preserve comes to a boil, keep it simmering over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Don't forget to skim off the foam.