Description
Small batch Strawberry Preserves using only three ingredients with bright strawberry flavor and light sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups strawberries, washed and roughly chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and roughly chop the strawberries.
- Place the strawberries into a deep saucepan.
- Pour the sugar over the strawberries and add the lemon juice.
- Stir gently and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 60 to 90 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Break larger strawberry pieces with a spoon if desired.
- Continue simmering until the preserves become thick and glossy.
- Test the consistency on a chilled plate before removing from heat.
- Cool completely before storing in jars or containers.
Notes
- One serving equals two tablespoons.
- Store refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in freezer-safe containers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0