Strawberry Conserve
Description
This traditional strawberry conserve captures the bright, fresh essence of ripe berries in a luscious, spoonable spread. By macerating the fruit overnight, you draw out natural juices that create a rich syrup without heavy boiling. The result is a preserve with distinct strawberry pieces suspended in a glossy, amber glaze. It offers a perfect balance of sweetness and fruit flavor, making it an ideal topping for morning toast, pancakes, or as a glaze for cakes and tarts. Simple to prepare with just two main ingredients, this homemade conserve tastes far superior to store-bought jars and is a wonderful gift or pantry staple.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash strawberries thoroughly, drain well, and remove the green stalks.
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Place strawberries in a large bowl and toss with 1/2 cup of the sugar.
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Cover the bowl and let stand in the refrigerator overnight to macerate.
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Strain the strawberries, reserving the released syrup in a heavy-bottomed pot.
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Add the remaining sugar to the syrup in the pot.
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Stir over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Add the drained strawberries back into the pot.
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Cook gently, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches the setting point, about 20 to 30 minutes.
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Ladle the hot conserve into warm, sterile jars and seal immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 348.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.9mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 90.0g30%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 90.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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