Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate - can it now to enjoy later!
Make this delicious strawberry lemonade concentrate that you can store in your pantry and mix up this winter when you find yourself longing for warmer days.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemonade, strawberry
Servings: 4
Calories: 87kcal
Ingredients
6cupsstrawberrieswashed and tops removed
4cupsbottled or freshly squeezed lemon juice
6cupsgranulated sugar
7Ball®16 oz pint jars
Instructions
Fill boiling water canner with hot water and place jars and lids inside.
Puree fresh strawberries in a blender or food processor (I usually use a blender), working in batches if need be, until they are smooth.
Place strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a large stockpot over medium high heat. Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved, not bringing them to a boil but just getting them right up to where they are almost boiling. Remove from heat and skim off foam or stir until foam is incorporated back into mixture. .
Ladle hot concentrate into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rim with a damp paper towel or dish cloth. Place lids and rings on jars and tighten lightly.
Place jars in a boiling water canner, cover, and bring to a boil. One it reaches a full rolling boil, process for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours.
To reconstitute, mix two parts water, ginger ale, or club soda to one part concentrate. Can mix three parts if you prefer.