Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate for Canning
Capture the essence of summer with homemade Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate for Canning. This delightful blend of fresh strawberries and zesty lemon juice creates a sweet and tart flavor that you can enjoy year-round. Perfect for gatherings or a refreshing drink on hot days, this concentrate is easy to make, versatile in use, and allows you to savor the taste of summer anytime you desire. With a long shelf life and simple preparation steps, it’s an ideal addition to your canning repertoire. Whether served over ice, mixed into mocktails, or drizzled over desserts, this concentrate is bound to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings (2½ quarts total) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups strawberries (cleaned, tops removed)
- 4 cups lemon juice (bottled or fresh)
- 6 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your water bath canner with simmering water and gather pint jars with lids.
- Puree the strawberries until liquefied in a food processor; transfer to a large saucepan.
- Add lemon juice and sugar; heat mixture over medium heat until it reaches 190-200°F without boiling.
- Fill hot pint jars with the concentrate, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Secure lids tightly.
- Process jars in boiling water for 15 minutes, then let cool undisturbed for 12-24 hours until sealed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg