Canning Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate
Experience the joy of summer all year round with this delightful Canning Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate. This vibrant blend captures the sweet essence of fresh strawberries and zesty lemons, allowing you to create refreshing drinks anytime you wish. Perfect for picnics, gatherings, or cozy evenings at home, this concentrate is not just a beverage; it’s a nostalgic ritual that brings smiles and laughter to every sip. Simple to make yet incredibly rewarding, it’s an excellent way to share the flavors of summer with friends and family. Dive into this enjoyable canning adventure, and savor the taste of sunshine in every jar!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings (based on recipe yielding about 5 pints) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups hulled strawberries
- 4 cups fresh lemon juice (from 16 to 20 lemons)
- 6 cups sugar
Instructions
- Gather your canning equipment: water bath canner, pint jars, lids, and a jar lifter.
- Juice the lemons using a manual juicer or by hand, straining out pulp and seeds.
- Hull the strawberries and puree them in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberry puree, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir gently until dissolved.
- Heat the mixture slowly until it reaches 190°F without boiling.
- Ladle the hot mixture into prepared jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace at the top.
- Wipe jar rims clean, apply lids, and process in a water bath canner for 15 minutes.
- Allow jars to cool undisturbed for at least 12 hours before checking seals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- 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