Description
Capture the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate for Canning. This refreshing drink combines the sweet essence of ripe strawberries with the zesty brightness of lemon juice, making it the perfect addition to your pantry. With its easy preparation and long shelf life, you can enjoy homemade strawberry lemonade any time of year—ideal for gatherings, quiet afternoons, or as a thoughtful gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh strawberries (cleaned, tops removed)
- 4 cups lemon juice (bottled or fresh)
- 6 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your water bath canner and pint jars. Heat jars without sterilizing.
- Puree strawberries in a food processor until smooth and transfer to a large saucepan.
- Add lemon juice and sugar to the strawberry puree. Stir well and heat over medium until just below boiling (190-200°F).
- Fill hot pint jars with the mixture, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Secure lids tightly.
- Process jars in boiling water for 15 minutes. Allow to cool undisturbed for 12-24 hours before storing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for maximum flavor. Fresh lemon juice gives a better taste than bottled. Customize by adding other berries for a mixed fruit concentrate.