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Homemade strawberry preserve in a glass bowl.

Quick Homemade Strawberry Preserves

Harriet
Discover how to whip up a delightful homemade strawberry preserve with this easy recipe!
Perfect for topping cheesecakes, ice cream, yogurt, waffles, and more.
This homemade strawberry preserve recipe yields about 2 cups of deliciousness!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Desserts
Servings 8 x ¼ cup servings
Calories 34 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams (17.63 ounces) strawberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice (or lemon juice or water)

Instructions
 

  • Wash and pat dry the strawberries, then use a small sharp knife to remove the leaves.
  • Slice large and medium strawberries into halves or quarters and leave the smaller berries whole.
  • Place the strawberries into a small pot with orange juice and sugar.
  • Cook uncovered over an almost low medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring almost constantly as it cooks. Remove from the heat. Let it cool before serving.
  • Transfer the compote to a clean jar, seal and keep in the fridge for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1x ¼ cup servingCalories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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