Description
This canned strawberry lemonade concentrate is a refreshing and easy way to enjoy homemade lemonade year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups strawberries, cleaned and tops removed
- 4 cups lemon juice (fresh, bottled, or a mix)
- 6 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare a water bath canner, pint jars, lids, and bands. Keep lids and bands in simmering water. Heat jars (no need to sterilize).
- Blend strawberries in a food processor until fully liquified (no chunks). Pour puree into a large non-reactive saucepan.
- Add lemon juice and sugar. Stir and heat over medium until the mixture reaches 190–200°F. Do not boil. Skim off any foam.
- Pour hot concentrate into hot jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Seal with lids and bands until fingertip tight.
- Place jars in boiling water canner and process for 15 minutes at a full boil. Remove and let sit undisturbed for 12–24 hours until sealed.
- Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used within 2 weeks. Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 2 years.
Notes
- A mix of bottled and fresh lemon juice saves time while keeping great flavor.
- To serve: mix 1 part concentrate with 2 parts water or club soda.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 86 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: canned strawberry lemonade concentrate, homemade lemonade, canning recipes