Name: Strawberry Preserves
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pints strawberries; 1 lemon; 0.25 cup honey or agave nectar

It’s easy to make your own homemade Strawberry Preserves. With just a few ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious spread that captures the essence of fresh strawberries. Whether you spread it on toast, place a dollop on top of yogurt, or serve a spoonful on oatmeal or pancakes, it’s pure heaven in every bite.

Breakfast

1 h 5 m

American

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Strawberry Preserves

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Ingredients

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Strawberry Preserves

2 pints strawberriesstemmed and halved

1 lemonjuice of

¼ cup honey or agave nectar

Instructions

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Instructions

Begin by washing, stemming, and halving the strawberries.

Place the strawberries, lemon juice, and honey (or agave nectar) in a saucepan or pot and bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.

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).

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 Your Strawberries 🍓
Toss hulled strawberries with honey and lemon juice 2-4 hours before cooking to draw out natural juices and concentrate flavor, resulting in a more intensely fruity preserve.
Test the Gel Point 🧪
Drop a spoonful of hot preserve on a cold plate and push it with your finger—if it wrinkles and holds its shape, it's reached the perfect consistency without overcooking and losing brightness.
Use Fresh Lemon Juice 🍋
Always squeeze fresh lemon juice rather than using bottled to ensure optimal acidity and pectin activation, which naturally thickens the preserve without added thickeners.
Skim Foam Regularly ✨
Remove white foam that rises to the surface during cooking with a slotted spoon to achieve a crystal-clear, professional-looking preserve with enhanced clarity and shelf appeal.
Sterilize Jars Properly 🏺
Boil jars and lids for 10 minutes before filling and seal immediately with the hot preserve to ensure proper vacuum sealing and extend shelf life to 12+ months.