"My mom showed me how to make her famous homemade strawberry preserves! The recipe is old-fashioned with an intense fresh strawberry flavor made from only a few ingredients. Made in a small batch without pectin, these preserves are SO much better than store-bought!"
Mom’s Homemade Strawberry Preserves
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 16
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ingredients
- 4 packed cups fresh strawberries, hulled & cut in half
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Method
Step 1
Mash strawberries in a medium pot with a potato masher to desired consistency. I like some large pieces of strawberries and others that are completely mashed.
Step 2
Stir in lemon juice, sugar, and salt.
Step 3
Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn heat to medium and add cornstarch mixed with cold water. Stir. Let simmer over medium heat for 7 minutes, stirring every minute.
Step 4
Remove from heat, and let preserves cool in a large bowl at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooling completely in the refrigerator.
Step 5
Once cooled, transfer preserves to mason jars or other airtight containers!