Homemade Strawberry Preserves
This recipe for Homemade Strawberry Preserves requires only three ingredients, and there is no need for pectin! It comes together quickly without fuss on the stovetop; no canning or additives are required.
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced fresh strawberries (about 700g)
- ½ cup cane sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Start by combining the fruit and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit begins to break down and release its juice, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, 10 minutes.
- Pour in the lemon juice and stir. Reduce the heat to low, and crush the fruit using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon until it reaches the desired consistency. I like to use a potato masher for even consistency, but if you want some bigger fruit chunks in your preserves, use a wooden spoon.
- Remove from the heat and let the preserve rest in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Pour the preserves into a jar and cool on the counter for 1 hour. Then seal the jar and refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with warm biscuits or muffins.
- Or, spread it over the bread slice or toast.
- You can enjoy the strawberry preserves just the same way as you enjoy your favorite jam.
Storing Suggestions
- Store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Strawberries: Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly with your preferred technique. I like to use a combination of water and baking soda, but you can also use water and vinegar to rinse them. This recipe uses fresh strawberries, but you can also make the preserves with frozen ones. Add frozen berries directly to the saucepan without thawing them.
- Sugar: I used cane sugar, but you can use white granulated sugar. Instead of sugar, you can also use agave syrup. However, how much sugar you need depends on the sweetness of strawberries. Initially, you can add less sugar, and once the mixture starts boiling, taste it and add more as required.
- Lemon Juice: You can add up to one tablespoon of lemon juice if you prefer.
Nutrition (Approximate Values)
Calories : 380kcalCarbohydrates : 96gProtein : 3gFat : 1gSaturated Fat : 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat : 1gMonounsaturated Fat : 0.2gSodium : 5mgPotassium : 589mgFiber : 8gSugar : 85gVitamin A : 46IUVitamin C : 226mgCalcium : 62mgIron : 2mg
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