Description
Capture the essence of summer with our homemade Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate for Canning. This delicious blend of fresh strawberries and zesty lemon juice creates a sweet and tangy drink that you can enjoy all year long. Perfect for parties, picnics, or simply refreshing yourself on a hot day, this easy-to-make concentrate can be mixed with still or sparkling water for an instant refreshment. With its long shelf life, you can stock up on this delightful treat and share it as thoughtful gifts with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups strawberries (cleaned, tops removed)
- 4 cups lemon juice (bottled, fresh, or a combination)
- 6 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the water bath canner by filling it with water and bringing it to a boil.
- Gather pint jars, lids, and bands; place lids in simmering water to soften sealing material.
- In a food processor, puree cleaned strawberries until liquified; transfer to a large saucepan.
- Add lemon juice and sugar to the strawberry puree; stir well.
- Heat over medium until reaching 190-200 degrees Fahrenheit without boiling; skim foam as needed.
- Fill clean, hot pint jars with concentrate, leaving 1/4 inch headspace; secure lids fingertip tight.
- Process jars in boiling water bath for 15 minutes; let sit undisturbed for 12-24 hours to seal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 58
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg