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Perfect Strawberry Preserves Recipe Simmered with Vanilla in Copper Pot

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A slow-simmered strawberry preserves recipe enhanced with vanilla bean, made in a copper pot for even heat and perfect texture. Ideal for spreading on toast, gifting, or adding to desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries (about 800 g), hulled and halved or quartered
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g), adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)

Instructions

  1. Rinse strawberries under cold water, hull them by cutting off the green tops, then halve or quarter depending on size. Set aside.
  2. Using a sharp knife, carefully split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the tiny seeds with the back of the knife. Set seeds and pod aside.
  3. Place strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla seeds, and the scraped pod into your copper pot. Add water to help start the cooking process.
  4. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to macerate the berries and start sugar dissolution.
  5. Set the pot over medium heat. Stir gently and frequently to prevent sticking or burning. Simmer for 35 to 45 minutes until thickened and jammy, with a pronounced vanilla aroma.
  6. Test the setting point by placing a small spoonful of preserves on a chilled plate. After a minute, push it with your finger—if it wrinkles and doesn’t flood back, it’s ready. If not, continue simmering and checking every 5 minutes.
  7. Once thickened, carefully remove the vanilla pod. Ladle the hot preserves into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal.
  8. Let jars cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate or process in a water bath for longer storage.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for best texture and flavor; frozen can be used if thawed and drained. Skim foam during simmering for clearer preserves. Slow and steady simmering prevents burning and bitterness. Lemon juice helps natural pectin set the preserves. Sterilize jars before filling for safe storage. Vanilla bean adds superior flavor compared to extract. Adjust sugar to taste or substitute with honey or coconut sugar, noting texture changes.

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Keywords: strawberry preserves, homemade jam, vanilla bean, copper pot, easy preserves, fruit preserves, strawberry jam, slow simmer, breakfast spread

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