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Strawberry Preserves

Strawberry Preserves

An old-fashioned recipe for strawberry preserves that leaves the strawberries whole for a rich and delicious chunky jam.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 40 servings
Calories 104 kcal

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • sterile jars

Ingredients
  

Fruits

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled

Sugar

  • 5 cups white sugar

Acids

  • 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice

Seasoning

  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine whole strawberries, sugar, vinegar, and salt together in a large stockpot. Bring to a rolling boil, and cook stirring frequently for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the temperature of the mixture has reached 220 degrees F (105 degrees C).
  • Transfer preserves to hot sterile jars, leaving ½-inch headspace, and seal. Process jars for 10 minutes in a water bath. Refrigerate jam once the seal is broken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 27gPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 4mg
Keyword condiment, fruit spread, jam, preserves, Strawberry Preserves
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