Description
Strawberry Preserves made with only strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. A simple small batch jam packed with fresh flavor.
Ingredients
4 cups strawberries, washed and roughly chopped (approximately 2 pints)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
1. Place the strawberries in a deep saucepan.
2. Pour the sugar over the strawberries.
3. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
4. Simmer for 60-90 minutes over medium-low heat.
5. Stir occasionally until desired thickness is reached.
6. Remove from heat and cool before transferring to a jar.
Notes
Simmer gently to avoid scorching.
Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Recipe yields approximately 500ml.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-90 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Preserves, small batch jam, easy preserves, homemade strawberry jam, 3-ingredient recipe