Slow Cooker Strawberry Preserves

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Canning made easy with your crockpot! Simply let the ingredient simmer until you have the right, thick consistency, then put into jelly jars.

serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

3 reviews

ingredients

1 1/2 quart red, ripe strawberries
5 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice

directions

Wash and hull strawberries. Transfer to a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker. Stir in sugar and lemon juice.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 hours, stirring twice. Uncover and continue cooking 2 hours longer or until preserves have thickened, stirring occasionally.

Ladle into hot, sterilized half-pint jelly jars, sealing and processing according to the manufacturer's directions, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. May be frozen for up to 2 months.

added by

Pamela Chester, CDKitchen Staff
Read more: The Fruits of Your Slow Cooker's Labor

crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.

nutrition data

29 calories, 0 grams fat, 7 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein per tablespoon. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in fat.

reviews & comments

murkie REVIEW:
May 16, 2023

Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!!! I was worried it might be too sweet but the measurement of sugar was spot on with the strawberries I had. Will definitely make this again.
sonniebanicki REVIEW:
July 1, 2021

Turned out perfect
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
May 22, 2020

Wasted a lot of berries and sugar. Cooked in the crock pot for 6 hours and it never got thick! Needless to say, had to throw them away.
- CDKitchen Reply:
  
  Did you remove the lid as directed? If they cooked for 6 hours uncovered they'd definitely be thickened