Description
Capture the essence of summer year-round with homemade Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate for Canning. This delightful blend of fresh strawberries and zesty lemon juice creates a sweet-tart drink that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a picnic in the park or a cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups strawberries (cleaned, tops removed)
- 4 cups lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
- 6 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your water bath canner by filling it with water and bringing it to a boil. Gather pint jars, lids, and bands, placing lids in simmering water.
- Puree the cleaned strawberries in a food processor until smooth, then transfer them to a large stainless steel saucepan.
- Add lemon juice and granulated sugar to the strawberry puree. Stir well and heat over medium until it reaches 190°F—do not boil.
- Fill hot pint jars with the mixture, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Secure lids fingertip tight.
- Process jars in boiling water for 15 minutes. After processing, let the jars sit undisturbed for 12–24 hours until sealed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg