Description
A smooth homemade strawberry preserve made with fresh strawberries, honey, vanilla, and a touch of lemon. Perfect for toast, biscuits, muffins, and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds strawberries, washed and hulled
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon bottled lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a boiling water canner and heat four half-pint jars in simmering water.
- Wash lids and bands and set aside.
- Puree strawberries in a food processor until smooth.
- Combine puree, sugar, honey, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt in a deep pot.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 60 to 90 minutes until very thick.
- Stir often to prevent scorching.
- Ladle hot butter into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rims clean.
- Apply lids and bands until fingertip tight.
- Process jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let jars stand in the canner for 5 minutes.
- Remove jars and cool undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours.
- Check seals before storing.
Notes
- Use fully ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust processing time for altitude if necessary.
- Store sealed jars in a cool dark place for up to one year.
- Refrigerate after opening.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Water Bath Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Tbsp
- Calories: 28
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0