Strawberry Preserves
It is so easy to make strawberry preservers at home, and you control the amount of sweetener that goes into the final product.
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 381kcal
Equipment
- Sauce pan
- mason jar with lid (for storage)
Ingredients
- 2 pints strawberries (about 5 cups), stemmed and halved
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar
Instructions
- Begin by washing, stemming, and halving the strawberries.
- Place the strawberries, lemon juice, and honey (or agave nectar) in a saucepan or pot and bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally until most of the liquid has evaporated (you want the preserves to have little chunks of strawberries).
- Allow the preserves to cool before transferring them to a jar or container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Storage: Store the cooled preserves in an airtight container or jars in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. You can also freeze the preserves for up to 3 months.
Adjust sweetness: Depending on the sweetness of your strawberries, you may want to adjust the amount of honey or agave nectar. Taste the mixture as it cooks and add more sweetener if needed.
Consistency: If you prefer smoother preserves, use a potato masher to break down the strawberries further as they cook. For chunkier preserves, leave the strawberries in larger pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 1028mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 78g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 384mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3mg