Description
A delightful jar of sweet and tangy goodness that reminds you of grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of pectin
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- In a large pot, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add vanilla extract and pectin, stirring well.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour the mixture into sterilized jars and seal immediately.
- Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of the strawberries.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
- Can be used as a topping for desserts or spread on toast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- 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: sweet tangy, grandma's recipe, fruit preserves