Strawberry Lemon Concentrate
This colorful Strawberry Lemon Concentrate recipe was created by Judi Kingry and Lauren Devine from Bernadin. These two experts from Bernardin shared this recipe and many more in their book Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving.
Has home canning and preserving has increased in popularity, Bernadin wanted to include 400 innovative and delicious recipes in their book. You will find so many recipes from savory sauces and salsas to pickles, relishes, chutneys, jams, and fruit spreads. Not only are these recipes nutritious but they are also bursting with flavours. The Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving also includes easy-t0-follow directions on safe canning and lists of required utensils and equipment. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you will be able to follow these mouth-watering recipes. Enjoy!
Strawberry Lemon Concentrate
The sweetness of fresh, ripe strawberries adds the perfect balance to tart lemons in this recipe. Preserving the freshness allows you to serve this summertime favorite at any special occasion throughout the year. Makes about seven pint (500 mL) jars.
Ingredients
- 6 cups hulled strawberries 1.5 L
- 4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 L
- 6 cups granulated sugar 1.5 L
Instructions
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Prepare canner, jars and lids.
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In a blender or a food processor fitted with a metal blade, working in batches, purée strawberries until smooth. Transfer to a large stainless steel saucepan as completed. Add lemon juice and sugar and stir to combine. Heat to 190°F (88°C) over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Remove from heat and skim off foam.
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Ladle hot concentrate into hot jars, leaving 1⁄4 inch (0.5 cm) headspace. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Screw band down until resistance is met, then increase to fingertip-tight.
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Place jars in canner, ensuring they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil and process for 15 minutes. Remove canner lid. Wait 5 minutes, then remove jars, cool and store.
Recipe Notes
Wash berries gently in small batches in a colander under cool running water to make sure you remove all dirt and grit and to avoid bruising the soft fruit.
To reconstitute, mix one part concentrate with one part water, tonic water or ginger ale; adjust concentrate to taste.
Courtesy of Bernardin Complete Book of Home Preserving by Judi Kingry and Lauren Divine , 2015 © www.robertrose.ca. Reprinted with publisher permission.
Sounds really good, I am definitely going to have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!
This looks easy enough!! Thanks must try
I absolutely love lemonade. I haven’t tried strawberry flavor though. Sounds delicious.
This would be such a refreshing drink to enjoy while sitting outdoors.
This would be so nice at a family BBQ!
I have a big basket of strawberries on my counter. I should definitely make this!
Looks and sounds very refreshing and tasty…must try.
This looks yummy! I’ve not really thought of strawberry & lemon as a combo..but it actually seems pretty good!
This sounds so refreshing!
This sounds so delightful and very tasty, mmm