Summertime is not the only time you can make strawberry preserves. Frozen strawberries are widely available and perfect for preserves.

 

Makes about 2-1/2 cups

 

Ingredients:

1 package (1 lb.) frozen whole unsweetened strawberries

1-1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

1/3 cup water

2-1/2 tablespoons no-sugar-needed fruit pectin powder

 

Instructions:

1. Place strawberries into 2-1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH, 3-4 minutes or until strawberries are thawed. Crush strawberries using potato masher (about 2 cups crushed). Stir in sugar, lemon juice and zest.
2. Place strawberry mixture into microwave. Microwave on HIGH, 5 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble. Remove from microwave. Stir in water and pectin. Microwave on HIGH, 5-8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture bubbles and begins to thicken. Remove from microwave; transfer to jars. Seal jars; cool. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

 

 

Ingredient Tip

No-sugar-needed fruit pectin powder allows you to reduce the amount of sugar added to preserves, making this a lower-in-sugar and healthier option.

 

Microwave Tip

Sugar mixtures bubble and rise during microwaving. Stirring mixtures every few minutes prevents bubbling over.

 

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