I love strawberries they are one of my favorite fruits with the only exception being grapes! I always tend to overestimate how many I should buy at a time so I tend to have some leftovers. So I thought I would share some strawberry recipes that you can make at home because I imagine I'm not the only one that doesn't estimate well.
The first recipe is Strawberry Jam you can freeze when ready.
2 cups of crushed fresh strawberries
4 cups of sugar
1 package dry pectin
3/4 cup water
Mix the strawberries with sugar and let stand for 10 minutes. In a small saucepan combine the pectin and water. Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
Quickly pour the mixture in with the strawberries and stir. Allow to stand for 3 minutes before pouring into jars. Leave the containers with lids on for 24 hours. Place into the freezer and store until ready to use.
The Second recipe is a bit simpler but still a great treat overall. Strawberry Topping can be used for many different recipes including putting it on waffles, angel food cake, ice cream, and more.
You will need:
Pint of strawberries
2-3 Tablespoons of Sugar
After washing mash the strawberries into a liquid but not completely
Add a Tablespoon at a time of sugar
and adjust by taste. Top off with
Whipped Cream for a delicious summer treat.
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