How to Make Strawberry Preserves
Strawberry preserves are a delicious way to enjoy fresh strawberries all year long! Making your strawberry preserves is easy and allows you to control the sugar content. This recipe uses a combination of sugar and honey to sweeten the strawberry preserves.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped (1 quart)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries, sugar, honey, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the preserves from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Transfer the preserves to jars or containers with lids and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Enjoy!