3-Ingredient Strawberry Preserves (No Pectin!)
Made by hundreds of you over the years, my small batch Homemade Strawberry Preserves are sweet, intensely fruit-forward, and require just 3 simple ingredients. Serve on biscuits, toast with butter, or drizzled lovingly on your favorite desserts! Made without pectin or preservatives. Gluten-free, dairy-free.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 122kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberries, hulled
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries. Slice strawberries so all pieces are approximately the same size. For some strawberries, this will mean cutting in half, and for other larger berries they may need to be quartered.
- Cook. Place strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium sauce pan, then bring to a rapid boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally with a spatula, helping to break up and mash the strawberries as you go. Check consistency of preserves after 20 minutes to check for doneness.
- To test whether strawberry preserves are ready: dip a spoon into the sauce pan, then pull it out and run your finger along the back. If there is a clear path and the jam doesn't re-cover the spoon (or until a candy thermometer reads 220°F), it's done!
- To store: remove preserves from the heat and pour into glass jars. Wipe the rim, cover and seal, then allow to cool completely before storing in refrigerator until needed.
Notes
- Storage: Strawberry preserves will keep in a refrigerator or freezer for 3 months.
- To add another level of flavor, try adding ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste to sauce pan when cooking.
- For a tangy, sweet flavor, add 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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