Strawberry season is in full swing, and besides, it finally fell in price. It's time to think about harvesting strawberries for the winter. We share 20 recipes for compotes, preserves, jams and whatever your heart desires!
1. Strawberry jam
The classic recipe for delicious strawberry jam. Everything is very simple and nothing more!
You will need: 2 kg of strawberries, 1.5 kg of sugar.
Preparation: Add sugar to the strawberries and leave for an hour. Bring it to a boil, remove from heat and leave for another 4 hours. Bring it to a boil again, boil it to the desired thickness and roll the jam into jars.
2. Strawberry compote for the winter
Keeps perfectly all year round, even without long cooking!
You will need: 700 g strawberries, 2.3 liters of water, 250 g of sugar, 1 tsp. citric acid.
Preparation: Transfer the strawberries to a jar and cover with the citric acid and sugar. Boil water, gently pour in the berries and roll up immediately. In the process, turn the jar a couple of times to dissolve the sugar.
3. Strawberry jam
So thick that you can safely smear it on toast.
You will need: 1 kg of strawberries, 1 kg of sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Pour sugar over the strawberries, leave for 2 hours, and then add citric acid and beat with a blender. Bring the mixture to a boil, boil for 5 minutes and refrigerate. Repeat this step twice more and roll up the jam.
4. Strawberries for the winter with whole berries
Choose medium-sized, firm, sweet berries.
You will need: 1 kg strawberries, 1 kg sugar, 1 tsp. lemon juice.
Preparation: Add sugar to the strawberries and leave overnight. Stir gently, bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Cool the jam to room temperature and repeat twice more. Add citric acid one last time and roll up the blank.
5. Grated strawberries for the winter
Much easier and faster than regular jam or jam!
You will need: 1 kg strawberries, 1 kg sugar, 1 tsp. cognac.
Preparation: Grind the berries in a blender or crush. Add sugar and brandy, mix the puree thoroughly and immediately roll up in sterilized jars.
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6. Frozen strawberries with sugar
It can even be a great substitute for store-bought ice cream.
You will need: 1 kg strawberries, 500 g sugar, 1 tbsp. honey.
Preparation: Grind all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour the strawberry puree into freezer tins and send to the freezer.
7. Strawberries without sugar for the winter
Be sure to keep the strawberries in their own juice in a cool place.
You will need: 2.5 kg of strawberries.
Preparation: Gently fill the jars with strawberries all the way to the top. Cover with lids, place in a large saucepan on a towel and a portion of water almost up to the hangers of the jars. Sterilize the berries for about 5-7 minutes and roll up.
8. Strawberry jam with honey
Double the benefits, even without sugar!
You will need: 500 g strawberries, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 100 g of honey.
Preparation: Sprinkle the strawberries with lemon juice and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat. Add honey and boil the berries for another 10 minutes. After that, immediately spread the jam into the jars.
9. Strawberries with basil for the winter
Strawberries with basil are one of the most summertime combinations.
You will need: 1 kg of strawberries, 800 g of sugar, 20 g of pectin, 1 bunch of basil, 100 ml of lemon juice.
Preparation: Mix the pectin and 100 g of sugar, and add the rest of the sugar to the strawberries. Put the berry on the stove, warm it up, add pectin to it and bring to a boil. After that, pour in lemon juice and add chopped basil, bring to a boil again and put the preparation in jars.
10. Strawberry jam with gelatin
Gelatin is a versatile thickener if you want to make thick confiture.
You will need: 1 kg of strawberries, 600 g of sugar, 10 g of gelatin, 0.5 tsp. citric acid, 50 ml of water.
Preparation: Add sugar to the strawberries, bring to a boil, remove from heat and leave for an hour. Grind it with an immersion blender, boil for another 5 minutes and leave again for an hour. Fill the gelatin with water.Bring the confiture to a boil again, add the gelatin and acid, stir and pour into the jars.
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11. Dried strawberries for the winter
We will tell you how to properly dry strawberries in the oven.
You will need: 1 kg of strawberries.
Preparation: Cut the strawberries into equal slices and place in one layer on a baking sheet. Put in the oven for 20-40 minutes at 60 degrees, and then put on a dish and dry in the sun as needed.
12. Strawberries with mint for the winter
Almost a strawberry mojito to cheer you up!
You will need: 500 g strawberries, 300 g sugar, 2.5 l water, 0.5 lemon, mint.
Preparation: Boil water, add sugar and boil some syrup. Place strawberries, lemon slices and lightly mashed mint leaves in a jar. Pour in syrup, leave for half an hour, drain the water, boil again and pour again. Roll up the compote.
13. Strawberry jam in the microwave
Quick microwave strawberry jam that busy housewives will love.
You will need: 600 g strawberries, 500 g sugar.
Preparation: Pour sugar on the strawberries and set for 3 minutes at a power of about 300 watts. Stir the berries, cover with a steam hole and cook for 8-10 minutes at 900 watts, stirring the strawberries 2 or 3 times in the process. Roll up the jam.
14. Strawberry jam in a slow cooker
This cooking method is especially good for summer cottages where there is no normal stove.
You will need: 1 kg strawberries, 700 g sugar, 3 tbsp. lemon juice.
Preparation: Place strawberries in a bowl, add sugar and stir. Leave it on the preheat mode for half an hour, switch to the stew or bake mode and cook for another 25 minutes without the lid. At the very end, add lemon juice and roll up the jam.
15. Strawberries with agar-agar for the winter
Another alternative way to thicken the syrup.
You will need: 1 kg of strawberries, 500 g of sugar, 10 g of agar-agar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Sprinkle the sugar over the strawberries and beat with a blender to the desired consistency. Add citric acid and boil the preparation for half an hour after boiling. Dilute agar-agar according to the instructions and add to the jam, boil for another 5 minutes and pour into jars.
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16. Strawberry compote with apples for the winter
A wonderful and fragrant strawberry compote until next summer.
You will need: 200 g strawberries, 3 apples, 80 g sugar, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1.3 liters of water.
Preparation: Cut the apples into wedges and cut the strawberries in half. Place them in a jar and drizzle with lemon juice. Pour boiling water over the fruit, leave for 15 minutes, pour this water into a saucepan and add sugar. Boil the syrup until the crystals dissolve, add the fruit again and roll up.
17. Strawberry jam with apricots and rum
A very original recipe for lovers of culinary experiments.
You will need: 500 g strawberries, 500 g apricots, 1 kg sugar, 100 ml rum.
Preparation: Bring the strawberries to a boil and add the apricot wedges. Boil everything together for 10-15 minutes, and then add the rum and sugar. Boil for another 3-5 minutes and pour into jars.
18. Strawberries with peaches for the winter
Moderately sweet and sour, with the aroma of a sunny summer.
You will need: 300 g strawberries, 2 peaches, 2 l water, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: Cut the peaches into wedges and place in jars along with the strawberries. Pour boiling water over, leave for 5 minutes, pour water into a saucepan and add sugar. Bring the syrup to a boil, refill the jars and roll up.
19. Strawberry and cherry jam
Minimum ingredients - maximum pleasure!
You will need: 300 g strawberries, 250 g cherries, 400 g sugar.
Preparation: Sort and chop the strawberries, remove the seeds from the cherries and add sugar to the berries. Stir, leave for 45 minutes and bring to a boil. Boil the jam for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and immediately pour into the jars.
20. Strawberry jam with oranges
Delicate, viscous and with a light caramel aftertaste.
You will need: 1 kg of strawberries, 1 orange, 700 g of sugar.
Preparation: Grind strawberries and orange pulp in a blender, add sugar and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for about a third for about 45 minutes.Finally add orange zest, stir and roll up.