Strawberry Preserves Recipe

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Strawberry Preserves Recipe

Easy Strawberry Preserves with only 3 main ingredients, fresh strawberries, sugar and lemon! No Pectin, no canning, no preservatives just good ole preserves! (Makes 2 Cups!)

Prep Time1 10

Cook Time50

Total Time2

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 114kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Large Pot

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh strawberries hulled and halved (or quartered, if large)
2 cups granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

In a medium pot, stir together all ingredients. Let sit for an hour until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the strawberries have released their juices.
Cook strawberries over medium heat until they come to a boil. Using a spoon, skim off the foam and discard. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until liquid has reduced and the mixture becomes syrupy and glossy, about 50 minutes to an hour. If using a digital thermometer, cook until mixture reaches 235F.
Continue skimming as it cooks. The mixture should have a couple of spots with small bubbles coming to the surface and breaking, but do not let it fully boil or burn. Stir occasionally, making sure to scrape the bottom and corners of the pot.
Remove from heat and set aside until room temperature. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

How to store Strawberry Preserves

Once your strawberry preserves have cooled to room temp, scoop 'em into a clean mason jar or any airtight glass container. Pop it in the fridge, and you're all set.

How long will Strawberry Preserves last in the fridge?

In the fridge, these strawberry preserves will keep like a dream for 2-3 weeks. That's 2 to 3 weeks' worth of delicious, berry-filled breakfasts and desserts!

Can I freeze strawberry preserves without pectin?

If you've made more preserves than you can use in a week, freezing is a great option! Just pour your cooled preserves into a freezer-safe container or a mason jar, and leave some space at the top for expansion. Seal it up tight, and into the freezer it goes. They will stay fresh and tasty for up to 6 months.

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