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Strawberry Preserves
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Instructions
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Begin by washing, stemming, and halving the strawberries.
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Place the strawberries, lemon juice, and honey (or agave nectar) in a saucepan or pot and bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.
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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).
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Allow the preserves to cool before transferring them to a jar or container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Macerate Strawberries First 🍓Toss hulled strawberries with honey and lemon juice 2-4 hours before cooking to release natural juices and intensify flavor, resulting in a more concentrated, jammy preserve.
- Use a Candy Thermometer for Perfect Set 🌡️Cook your preserves to 220°F (104°C) for ideal gel consistency; this takes the guesswork out and prevents under or over-cooked spreads that are either too runny or rubbery.
- Skim Foam During Cooking ✨Remove the white foam that rises to the surface while simmering to achieve crystal-clear, jewel-toned preserves with a more refined appearance and cleaner taste.
- Fresh Lemon Zest at the End 🍋Add lemon zest in the final minute before jarring to preserve its aromatic oils and bright citrus notes, which provide complexity that lemon juice alone cannot deliver.
- Invert Jars Immediately After Filling 🏺Turn hot jars upside down for 2-3 minutes after filling to create a proper seal through residual heat, ensuring long shelf stability without requiring a water bath.
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Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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