The classic way of preserving strawberries is to boil them down. In this way, the fruity pleasure from your own garden is preserved for a long time. Find out here how to do it on the stove, in the oven and in twist-off glasses.

Cleanliness is the top priority

In order for preserving to go smoothly, hygiene is of the utmost importance. In the preserves, bacteria are killed; the shelf life of the strawberries is of course only guaranteed if the jars are completely clean. In addition, all work materials must be meticulously cleaned before canning. For the preparatory work, we recommend proceeding according to the following checklist:

  • rinse all utensils with hot water
  • Fill glasses with water, place in a saucepan with water and bring to the boil
  • Boil the screw cap in boiling water
  • Wipe rubber rings with vinegar and also place in boiling hot water
  • Let mason jars dry upside down
  • Air dry rings and lids on a clean kitchen towel

Following the sterilization of the materials, it is the turn of the freshly harvested strawberries. Only use ripe, undamaged fruit. Do not wash them under running water, but in a bowl. Cut off the green sepals in the last step so that the fruit does not soak up water unnecessarily. Only now is it weighed so that the recipe for preserving is correct.

Canning strawberries traditionally on the stove

Once the preparations are complete, it's time to actually wake up. Pour the strawberries into the glass jars without applying too much pressure. Then dissolve 300 grams of sugar in 1 liter of water and pour the mixture over the strawberries. Now wipe the edge of the glass, put on the rubber ring and close the mason jar with a retaining clip. This is how it goes on:

  • place the preserving jars in a large saucepan so that they are three-quarters full of water
  • attach a special thermometer to the edge of the cauldron for waking
  • Heat the water to 75 degrees for 25 minutes
  • leave the glasses in the water for a few minutes after the cooking process

Finally, take the mason jars out of the kettle and spread a tea towel over them. Water vapor and air now pull together again so that the desired vacuum is formed. After canning, store the preserved strawberries in a cool and dark room.

Waking in the oven made easy

Investing in a dedicated canning cauldron isn't always worth it. Instead, use your oven to preserve your strawberries. Place the filled and sealed glass containers on a high baking tray filled with 2 centimeters of water. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees for 25 minutes. Then cool the strawberry glasses in the oven for 30 minutes.

tips and tricks

Canning strawberries in twist-off jars eliminates the need to cook them in the jars. Instead, you prepare the recipe in a pot and pour the finished mixture into the glass containers. After screwing on the lid, turn each jar upside down for a few minutes.

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Vegetable garden