Strawberry Preserves
Strawberry preserves are easy to prepare and delicious on your morning toast, baked goods or desserts. Preserves are similar to jams, but they contain larger fruit chunks. Perfectly sweet, our strawberry preserves recipe combines fresh ripe berries, zesty lemon and superfine sugar to preserve the berries whole for up to three months.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups small ripe strawberries, about 1 lb., washed and hulled
- Peel (with white pith) of 1/2 lemon
- 3/4 cup superfine sugar
Directions:
Step 1. Combine Ingredients and Let Sit
In a wide heavy pot, combine the strawberries and lemon peel. Using a spatula, fold in the superfine sugar. Let it sit at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
Step 2. Cook the Strawberry Mixture
Bring the strawberry mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries are just tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the berries to a hot sterilized pint canning jar. Return the pot with the berry juices and lemon peel to medium-high heat and boil until the syrup thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3. Let Cool and Store.
Remove the pot from the heat and let the syrup settle. Using a mesh skimmer, skim off any foam. Discard the lemon peel. Pour the hot syrup into the jar over the strawberries. Wipe the rim clean, then screw on the lid. Let cool. Refrigerate the preserves for up to 3 months. Makes 1 pint.
Recipe by Canal House Cooking
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