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Strawberry refrigerator preserves

May 30, 2020 ·

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Fresh strawberry preserves is nothing, I repeat, nothing like store bought preserves. First of all, I can’t technically call this a jam, because the chunks of strawberry are too good..and big to classify as a “jam”, so, it’s preserves.

If you’re intimidated by making preserves because you think you have to have a bunch of canning equipment, it’s possible to do small batch, with lower amounts of sugar and keep it in the fridge.

You see, if you can preserves, you need a lot of sugar. Sugar in itself is a preservative, so it’s imperative you get your ratios right…intimidating, yes. When you make it to keep in the fridge, you don’t have to be as strict with your ratios. That’s why I like it, because I can keep the sugar where I want it and I can actually taste the strawberries, not just sugar.

Follow the steps in the instructions and you’ll be good to go!

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Strawberry refrigerator preserves

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No need for canning supplies, this strawberry preserves recipe keeps the sugar low and keeps well in the fridge.

  • Total Time: 18 minute
  • Yield: 1 pint 1x

Ingredients

Scale

16 ounces (1 pound) fresh, ripe strawberries

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice

Instructions

Cut stems off strawberries and add to a saucepan

Crush strawberries with a potato masher to release their juice

Add sugar and lime (or lemon) juice and turn the heat to medium high

When the jam starts to boil, turn to medium heat and let lightly boil for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until a candy thermometer reaches 220°F  – an alternate way to know if your preserves are done is to put a plate in the freezer and let it get cold while your strawberries are boiling. After 10 minutes, place a quarter size dollop of preserves on the cold plate and if you can run your finger through it without it filling in, your preserves are set. If it’s too runny on the cold plate, then keep trying every few minutes.

When your preserves are done, let them cool slightly and pour them into their refrigerator container.

Refrigerate until you’re ready to use.

Eat within two weeks.

  • Author: sarahpflugradt
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-15 minutes

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