Best 2 Old Fashioned Strawberry Preserves Recipes

Indulge in a taste of summer with our exquisite collection of old-fashioned strawberry preserves recipes. These homemade preserves capture the vibrant flavors and aromas of fresh strawberries, transforming them into a delightful treat that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic whole berry preserves to unique variations like strawberry-rhubarb and strawberry-lavender, our recipes offer a range of options to suit every palate. Whether you're spreading it on toast, dolloping it on ice cream, or using it as a filling for pies and pastries, these preserves will add a burst of sweetness and flavor to your culinary creations. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, our recipes ensure a successful preserving experience, allowing you to savor the taste of summer all year long.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY PRESERVES/JAM

Old Fashioned Strawberry Preserves/Jam image

A simple easy preserve recipe that may be successfuly frozen, I freeze large quantities in plastic containers when berry season come around, it makes a lovely spread for toast, scones or waffles --- this also works well using fresh blueberries or raspberries :) --- 2 cups of sugar will give you a very sweet taste if you prefer a preserve that is not too sweet then use 1-1/2 cups sugar or even a little less.

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Categories Strawberry

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

3 (1 pint) baskets fresh strawberries, hulled
1 1/2-2 cups sugar
1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a bowl coarsley mash the strawberries using a potato masher or fork, then place into saucepan.
Cook the strawberries over medium heat stirring until beginning to thicken (about 6 minutes).
Reduce the heat to low, add in sugar and lemon juice.
Increase the heat to medium and simmer gently until the mixture thickenes and mounds on the spoon (about 20 minutes) stirring frequently.
Remove saucepan from heat cool just slightly, then place in refrigerator for rapid jelling.
The preserves will thicken more while chilling and will keep for 1 week in refrigerator if tightly sealed (or after cooled completely the preserves may be frozen in plastic containers if desired).

OLD-FASHIONED STRAWBERRY PRESERVES

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Preserves image

Categories Condiment/Spread Fruit Quick & Easy Low Sodium Strawberry Spring Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

3 1-pint baskets fresh strawberries, hulled
2 cups sugar

Steps:

Place hulled strawberries in heavy large saucepan and mash coarsely. Cook strawberries over medium heat until beginning to thicken, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add 2 cups sugar and stir until dissolved. Increase heat to medium and boil gently until mixture thickens and mounds on spoon, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Cool. (Preserves can be prepared 1 week ahead. Refrigerate in airtight container.)

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
Wash the strawberries thoroughly and remove the hulls.
Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make the preserves, as they will expand as they cook.
Stir the preserves frequently to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the preserves, as they need to reach a specific temperature to set properly.
Pour the preserves into clean jars and seal them tightly.
Process the jars in a boiling water bath for the recommended amount of time to ensure that they are properly sealed.
Store the preserves in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned strawberry preserves are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They are perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or muffins, or for using as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, or pancakes. They can also be used as an ingredient in other recipes, such as pies, tarts, and cobblers. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own strawberry preserves at home and enjoy them all year long.