Easy Strawberry Preserves
Out of all the strawberry things I've made, I've never made preserves. So this year, I decided it was time. These are super easy, and well worth it. Strawberries, sugar and the juice of a lemon simmer...
This bright, floral syrup is a perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, French toast, or ice cream, or stir it into your favorite drink as a flavored simple syrup. Recipe by Whitney Reist of Sweet Cayenne.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 1 1/4 Cup(s)
- 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, rinsed and hulled
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 lavender tea bag
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, strained
Preparation
1. Put strawberries in medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until fruit has broken down into small pieces, about 15 minutes.
2. Using fine mesh strainer, gently strain juice from strawberry pulp (save the pulp for smoothies!) and return juice to pan. Add remaining ingredients and boil, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, until mixture is syrupy and has reduced by about 1/3. It should coat the back of a spoon.
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