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Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate

Course: Beverages, Jams & Preserves

Ingredients

  • 6 Cups Strawberries Diced
  • 4 Cups Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice (Meyer Lemons, OK)
  • 6 Cups Sugar

Instructions

  • Working in batches, puree strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth. Use a little of the lemon juice, if needed, to blend the strawberries.
  • Combine strawberry puree, lemon juice and sugar in a large Dutch oven, stirring until well mixed.
  • Heat the mixture to 190 degrees over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  • Ladle hot concentrate into hot, sterilized pint jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims and attach two-piece lids.
  • Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Makes 5 to 6 pint jars.
  • To Reconstitute: Mix one part concentrate with 3 parts water, seltzer or tonic water, or ginger ale.