Weigh out strawberries, with tops removed, to get 1 pound
Peel and grate the apple and measure to 1/2 cup
Add all ingredients into a pot and stir together
Turn heat on to low and gradually raise it up to medium
Continuously stir the mixture, dissolving the sugar
Mash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher as your are stirring
Cook the mixture for about 40 minutes until thickened
Remove from heat and let it cool. Spoon into a glass jar to store.