TheseIntense Strawberry Preservestaste like they were just picked fresh from the berry patch.
Succulent strawberries get a sweet touch with just the right amount of sugar.
A little lemon juice balances out the flavors, ensuring a not-too-sweet preserve that even provides some nutrition.
Keep reading for expert tips, including how to cook these preserves to the right consistency.
Hull 4 pounds strawberries and cut any large ones in half.
Cover and let stand for 4 hours at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
Place the rack in the pot and place the jars, right side up, on the rack.
Add enough water to fill and cover the jars by at least 1 inch.
Keep the jars in the hot water (with the pot covered) while you prepare the recipe.
Very gently simmer for 10 minutes (taking care not to boil).
Turn off the heat and keep the lids in the water until ready to use.
Place a saucer and 4 small spoons in the freezer for testing the consistency of the preserves later.
Stir the strawberries to evenly distribute the sugar and transfer to a heavy 6- to 8-quart nonreactive pot.
Rest it on the saucer and return to the freezer for 3 to 4 minutes.
When the preserves are done, skim excess foam from the surface.
Using a funnel, fill jars to within 1/4 inch of the rim.
(Any extra preserves can be stored in a small container in the refrigerator.)
Run a chopstick around the inside of the jar to release air bubbles.
Wipe the rim with a clean cloth.
Use a lid wand (or tongs) to remove the lids from the hot water.
Place lids and dry rings on the jars.
Tighten until just finger-tight (won’t move with gentle pressure) but don’t overtighten.
If the water does not cover the jars by 1 to 2 inches, add boiling water as needed.
Use the jar lifter to transfer the jars to a towel, with some space between each jar.
Let stand, without moving, for 24 hours.
They should have a slight concave indentation and neither yield to your pressure nor pop back.
Jelly, on the other hand, is made from juice and is firm, smooth and typically clear.
They should also have a fruity and floral smell.
Yes, they thicken as they cool.
Don’t reduce the sugar.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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