Home Canned Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate ~ Canning Lemonade

[@Plantsonpurpose]

I just made this and also used frozen strawberries in addition to washing my lemons and cutting into quarters then I put them through my juicer. It worked really well! This is so delicious and will make a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing!

[@karapereira9099]

This is a family favorite here (try it with blackberries!). I do half fresh squeezed and half bottled lemon juice and it works well.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Blackberries sound amazing 🤩

[@angelialou]

Raspberries too! Looks delicious!

[@jocarson5310]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 I made a batch with blueberries and a year later it turned into chunky blueberry watery gel.

[@roninboxers]

What a beautiful looking recipe. My strawberries are getting all their flowers, and hopefully in a few weeks ill have berries to try this!

[@melindabennett2313]

Thank you, from Dayton, Ohio.

[@cynthiahumphrey1718]

Wow! My daughter is graduating from college in a few weeks and I’m having a pool party for her. This will be perfect! Thanks!

[@judya.shroads8245]

I would roll the lemons on the counter to get lemons softer and producing all the juice out of them. Looks great.

[@craftysugarplum]

Microwave your lemons for 30 seconds after you roll them.... thank me later

[@jo-annjewett198]

I ordered the steamer canner through your site today. My husband said it is my 50th wedding anniversary gift. We were married Saturday January 1, 1972. My old enamel canner has been in use all these 50 years and is now badly rusted so it was time!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Congratulations! 🎊

[@Dion82866]

I never realized you could make drink concentrates like this! I watched another video earlier on canning iced tea concentrate and I've been surfing videos all day now! Thanks for the video, look forward to trying it!

[@rachaelgabriel8249]

Making this now! But FYI, ‘organic’ is a $ word. Farmers still use pesticides on them. It’s more expensive because yield is less (farmer here).

[@Tmsmith1215]

I’ve always heard that lol

[@annamartinez7031]

This looks sooo good! Going to try it with club soda for a sparkling drink!

[@iamstorie882]

Also... this is going to be delish. Grab some Prosecco Carol, I'm ready for a visit!

[@cathyann6835]

Someone recommended your channel to me. I looked through your videos and decided to subscribe. I'm sure I'll be watching many of your old videos. Even if the recipe is in a book, watching someone do it helps.

[@livenletlive7537]

I love fresh strawberries because the hulls go into ice cube trays with filtered water. I freeze that and give to my chickens. They love it.

[@elizabethrowe9432]

It's going to a 4th of July party with me Monday💞

[@alfredacaudle3374]

Hello again I’m going to be making this juice again this spring. What I make last year summer I shared with some people in our apartment complex, they really enjoyed it.❤

[@AlanaLee-xv2qy]

I had 1/2 a bag of 6 month old Costco strawberries and my friend brought by a bag of lemons today, so guess what I am making tomorrow. Great video and I love all the additional ideas at the end.

[@qubilahmuhammad2725]

Definitely will be doing this recipe. But before I do can you share where you purchase your candy themotor or how are getting it to sit in the pot without you holding it while it strawberry mixture comes to temp.

[@Mammabug612]

I added just one little pat of butter like you do eith jelly. No foam.

[@alfredacaudle3374]

I did make this and,opened a jar when my twin sister was over for lunch yesterday.it was sooo delicious my sister wants me to make her some. I did leave the pulp from the lemon in. I plan on making more for the summer, I also used frozen strawberries .

[@conniecrites5148]

I just love that pop sound 😍

[@rcgkreations]

I just made this, the jars look so pretty & it taste so good! Next jar I will try with GingerAle

[@terryreisiger1522]

I made this today...so tasty...my only adjustment was, Aldis has a frozen Berry Blend which has strawberries, blueberries, raspberries in it...Wonderful!!

[@lovemybabygoat]

I have to have the Ball Canning book! Being a newbie I only have the USDA book thus far ... on my way to B&N website NOW! Beautiful video ... thank you Carol.

[@nicolesobol936]

The Ball Strawberry Margarita mix is amazing FYI if your looking to try more strawberry recipies😉 A fresh strawberry margarita with taco night in the dead of winter is a treat!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Which book is it in? That would be fabulous 😁

[@nicolesobol936]

Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife The All New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving page 124. It’s called strawberry syrup with the recipe for strawberry margaritas on the same page👍🏻 I know how much you love your Mexican food! Edit- I do tweak the margarita recipe. The recipe in the book is very strong for my taste, but I think cocktails are all about personal taste anyways right!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Thank you 🥰

[@aaronspotts9696]

oh my gosh that looks so good and your idea about adding to some alcohol sounds incredible!! thank you so much for sharing this

[@mzlibertyrose8586]

Haven't made this yet but this is the year!! 🥰

[@mzlibertyrose8586]

4 months later I'm making it! 🤣🥰 it's really for my husband, I hope he likes it! 🥹

[@amandah9857]

Just made this. Used the extra and combined with one can of selzer water. Delish! Better than soda stream!

[@mcomeslast]

Thanks for the sugar sub links! I’m on keto and that helps.

[@patsyspaeth3809]

oh YUM I SEE THIS IN MY SUMMER THANK YOU

[@aktudors]

Made this last summer. It's so yummy! Using frozen berries is a great idea.

[@sherryswanson2606]

If you have a kitchen aide mixer the juicer attachment would make easy work of those lemons!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

It’s on my list 😉

[@jeannieknudsen7516]

Can frzn lemonade b used in this recipe?

[@patty5023]

This works well with watermelon :)

[@pennyhibbard250]

Made this today, and looks great, I can't wait to try it. Only thing is,I only got 6 pints like you said you did. I'm sure it will be delicious though! Thanks for showing this recipe.☺️👍

[@bethrichardson5998]

Hmm i just happen to have frozen strawberries in the freezer.. 💐.. and u have givem me some great use idead..

[@TheAirplanewoman]

Love this idea. I’m in. Thank you so much. (You had me at Prosecco lol)

[@pepymunson2832]

YUMO!!!! I'm going to make some of this 😋THANK YOU!!

[@briannatuttle1028]

Oh man this is going to be a must make here soon!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@alfredacaudle3374]

I so need to try this.

[@tomicawilliams1618]

Will be doing this very soon!!! Will post on Facebook !!!

[@katharvey7324]

Can’t wait to make this ahead of time and use it for my daughter’s graduation party!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yes! It would be great for that! Congratulations to your daughter 🎊💕

[@katharvey7324]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thank you! It took her awhile to get thru school (cancer survivor, raising 4 children and getting thru the masters program in nursing). I’m so proud of her! My grandson is graduating from high school and this would also be great for his graduation party as well!

[@jocarson5310]

If you throw your lemon in the microwave for a few seconds it helps to release the juice.

[@sheliapeters2082]

Yum i cant wait to try it

[@lynsmith2698]

Oh yum

[@henrycooks1883]

Never tried canning concentrated drink mixes, looks good Carol, I am going to try this. Funny how when two people go through canning books they never notice the same things, but wonder why they missed that when they see it made.

[@susannminall7456]

😋 yum

[@nakmorris7438]

Just made some limoncello. Now I know what to do with the juice. Thanks for the great idea!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yum!

[@vnlindsay]

On my way to the store for some frozen strawberries! Thank you again for a great recipe!!!

[@juliezaro8104]

Just made this! So good!

[@berniperrong3332]

Thanks for the recipe and this tutorial video. I canned only 4 pints using this recipe. I don’t know why it made such a little batch. Perhaps because I used Splenda for the sweetener. Anyway, the result was so pretty and delicious! Thank you so much!

[@jenhermes7385]

Mine only made 4 1/2 pints.

[@JohnSmith-qg2bp]

Made these a couple months ago turned out beautiful 😍😋

[@cathyrayalldayray2842]

Trying this over the weekend ♥️

[@marcellamunoz1602]

Going to make this and put up on my pantry shelves. Thank You, Carol 🍓🍋

[@bsjourney8545]

I have canned 13 pints of this so far and going for another 7 pints 😀; one of my jars with the Tattler lid didn’t seal so I mixed up my jar and . . . WOW this is sooo good

[@cathyann6835]

I just started using harvest guard reusable lids. It's a branch off tattler, I think the son of the company started. I'm having issues with the lids unsealing days to weeks later. I never had that happen with regular metal lids. Have you noticed any issues with tattler? They are definitely sealed when I store them. They just come undone for some reason.

[@bsjourney8545]

@@cathyann6835 yes. I have learned the gasket needs to be in hot simmering water. I leave the lids in a pan on the stove with water and let them simmer until I’m ready. So I will fill all of my jars, debubble, and wipe the rims off; then take the pan off the stove and start putting on my lids. Hope this helps.

[@TheBellmenn]

So how many pints did you get from this recipe? 6 cups strawberries and sugar and lemon juice?

[@bsjourney8545]

@@TheBellmenn i think it makes about 6 1/2 pints

[@pamelag4529]

this sounds delish

[@carolinehatley9393]

Can’t wait to make it.

[@claken7]

I just made this yesterday, sooo good!!

[@shellihall5645]

I am def gonna make that

[@racheladkins2295]

This looks delicious! Says summer!!

[@cherylmathe3170]

You had me at Moscato

[@trenaoquinn753]

Definitely want to try this

[@markemery888]

How many cups puree did the 6 cups berries make,?

[@brahimoufkir8601]

Merci beaucoup

[@alfredacaudle3374]

Hello again I messaged you a few days ago that I was going to make this .I quite don’t understand the temperature on heating the strawberry mixture.You said to heat to 190 degrees is that Celsius or Fahrenheit?. I don’t understand I borrowed a candy thermometer from a friend in the building because, I couldn’t find one in town and,if I ordered one I wouldn’t get it until the end of the month or the 1st week of February.

[@Carol-dz4sz]

Another fantastic tutorial!! Going to make that soon, thank you!

[@robincook4349]

yummy, I;m making that

[@justme-dee6888]

Definitely gonna do this❣️ Thanks🤗

[@mittenkitchen]

Amazing! Planning on making this, this weekend! When I was reading the Ball book it says fruit juice could be added in replacement of sugar for jams, do you think I could use a white grape juice here instead of the added sugar? Or half the sugar?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I’m sure that would be fine as that is a safe swap

[@Munchies0214]

Hello Carol, can you use any fruit, with the lemon, to make and can this delicious lemonade? I made a frozen margarita with this recipe and it was amazing. 😋

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I’m sorry but I can’t say changing the fruit would be safe to do. The recipe was tested with strawberries.

[@Munchies0214]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Thank you! I always trust your judgement. Your my go to lady! 🙏♥️

[@patriciacollins3988]

Hello Carol. I love your recipes, have tried too many to count, & have a question. My daughter asked me if home-squeezed fruit juice,( watermelon specifically, as well as all others) can be safely canned in mason jars at home? If you could please provide any knowledge on this so I can let her know, it'd be much appreciated.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Only can those that have been testes for canning. Here’s an article discussing canning fruit juices www.kerrhomecanning.com/p/fruit-juices.html

[@patriciacollins3988]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Thank you so very much. My daughter saw some videos of people "canning" watermelon juice in Azerbaijan & sent it to me. I told her I could not find a tested recipe for watermelon juice & knew it's pH level is not acidic enough. I'm still somewhat new at food preservation so your help is much appreciated.

[@juliewebber2749]

You definitely get a thumbs up from me.Have to try this for a summer treat.How long does it last on the shelf?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

For best flavor use within a year 😊

[@nanrussell6423]

This looks so refreshing. Question: To reduce the foam when canning jam, Ball says to add a half teaspoon of butter to the pot. Do you think that I could do this with the lemonade mix? Thanks, Carol.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I don’t think you’d want the butter but you could try it. I really don’t see the foam as a problem 😊

[@eileenjenkins6773]

I live in Arizona and we have a lemon tree. We get a lot of lemons every year. I would like to can straight lemonade concentrate but would like to do it safely. Any ideas or somewhere I can look?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I have an upcoming video that would be perfect. Stay tuned 😉

[@wandamartinez680]

nice vid...can you advise on how to use this for guava. thanks

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I’m sorry I don’t have any guidance for doing guava

[@Tracie804]

Hi Carol. I made this before watching your video. Two batches actually. I measured out puréed berries for the recipe vs cups of whole berries. Do you think it’s still okay to keep on the shelf?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yes

[@juliezaro8104]

Carol, I just saw this video last nite, I’m wondering if I can use maraschino cherries instead of strawberries?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I’m sorry but I wouldn’t. It was tested as written

[@janicetwitty8521]

Carol I like your thermometer, could you please let me know name brand and where purchased. Thank you

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

It’s by thermoworks. I purchased it online 😊

[@sandyclaus2729]

Yummylicious!!! I gotta try this one. I absolutely love the jars you used on your 1st batch, what kind are they? Would love to purchase some for my canning.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

They’re called Sharing Jars by Ball www.target.com/p/ball-4ct-16oz-collection-elite-sharing-glass-mason-jar-with-lid-and-band-regular-mouth/-/A-51335069

[@sandyclaus2729]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thanks 😊 so much 😘

[@annalisaromano-mazzani8147]

Hi there 😊 do you think i can sub the lemons for oranges??? I was gifted 20lbs of oranges and need to use them up.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I’m honestly not sure if you can sub orange for lemon juice

[@alisonlambert5591]

Hi! I'm a newbie so forgive what is likely the first of many questions you'll get from me! If I understand you correctly, we do not have to have a candy thermometer as long as we do not let the mixture boil? Thank you!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yes

[@deirdresills4000]

What if already have puréed strawberries? Measuring out 6 cups will not be accurate?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Correct

[@kathleenelliot5305]

This really looks good, can you explain the ph level with fresh lemons versus bottled lemon juice.? Appreciate you, thank you.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

This recipe specifically calls for fresh lemon juice so bottled isn’t necessary for safety. Bottled lemon juice is often used in water bath canning recipes to ensure proper acidity. Most fruit is naturally high in acid and further acidity is not required for safety, as in this recipe.

[@bubbles6124]

Newer subscriber here. I love those jars, would you please tell where you got them?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

My local meijer. They are Ball jars

[@bubbles6124]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thank you! unfortunately I don't have a Meijer stores in my area. I might have to do an internet search.

[@conchasalazar131]

Can you use Organic Sugar Cane? Thank you for sharing. Watching from Sacramento Ca

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yes

[@conchasalazar131]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 I have never canned before. I told my daughter this looks an easy project we can do together. She’s excited about it 😁. Thank you for sharing.

[@pennymims15]

Could you do blueberry lemonade are peach?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Technically yes but I’m not sure the amounts would be the same

[@alexandriawatkins7802]

Would love to try this. How many cups of purée did you end up with from 6 cups of whole strawberries. I have frozen strawberry purée I would be using.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I honestly don’t recall the exact amount but I believe it was 3-31/2 cups 😊

[@gravelroad11]

Do you know how many cups of strawberry juice if I strain it

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I’m sorry I don’t

[@kimberlee7385]

Yesterday I canned whole strawberries and ended up losing the seals when I took them out of the canner. 3 qts. I'm wondering if I can use the juice from those jars for this recipe? I'm asking because the internal temp must have gotten above 190°. All of the juice recipes state not to cook above 190° when preparing them. I do have fresh on hand but don't want to waste what I processed yesterday. Any suggestions? I will be making this today!!!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Honestly I’m not sure on that one. You might want to consider freezing it instead.

[@kimberlee7385]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thank you for the reply. I will probably end up doing that. I just strained the jars and tasted it....very yummy!

[@rubymattingly8533]

Can you use bottle lemon juice if you can't get lemons

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yes

[@nakmorris7438]

Just wondering if I can let the concentrate cool and then can later in a cold canner?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yes

[@rosejarman6920]

I just got the steam juicer do you think that would work for the berries? I just got 2 flats of strawberries and 2 of blueberries Blackberries are next!! When my Meyer Lemon was full of lemons we juiced a son of them and canned the juice. I have 12 pints and 1 qt so I will be using that.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I’m sorry I can’t really answer this question as I’ve never used a steam juicer 😊

[@rosejarman6920]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 ok, maybe I will try a quart of strawberry's to see what it looks like. My lemon juice is already canned sooo. I can try a small amount and see

[@rlynnmiller5485]

Will be making this after I pick strawberries next month! Which Ball book is the recipe in?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

It might be in one of the books but I found it online on their website www.freshpreserving.com/blog?cid=strawberry-lemonade

[@rlynnmiller5485]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thanks!

[@JenOfAllTrades]

How long is this shelf stable for? I made some last year and now its dark in color and has some gelatinous strawberry stuff around the top. Idk if thats normal or not.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

18months although strawberries can discolor over time

[@JenOfAllTrades]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Thank you!

[@ilovelucy654]

Do you have a lemonade concentrate if so please link it for me. Just lemonade

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I’m sorry but I do not at this time

[@rubymattingly8533]

What if you used half fresh juice and half bottle juice

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

That would be fine

[@StayGold711]

I didnt see the processing of making the mixture. So im not exactly sure how long to go in a blender to get that consistency

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

It will vary by blender or food processor. Blend until puréed

[@katherinegeorge2400]

Do you think raspberries could be substituted for the strawberries?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yes

[@MissJean63]

6 cups after you purée or before?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Before

[@tenafleming7199]

Can you use limes instead of lemons?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yes

[@bianca318]

Can watermelon be canned and if so can it replace the strawberries?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Watermelon has not been tested for safety in this recipe so I wouldn’t