Classic Strawberry 'Slatko' (Strawberry Preserve)
Традиционно ястие · Bulgarian
A traditional Bulgarian strawberry preserve made with whole or halved strawberries and sugar, cooked down to a thick, syrupy consistency. Perfect for spreading on toast or serving with yogurt.
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Съставки
- Fresh Strawberries1 kg
- Granulated Sugar700 g
- Water100 ml
- Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Стъпки
- 1
Wash and hull the strawberries. If large, halve them. Leave small ones whole.
- 2
In a large pot, combine sugar and water. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves, to create a syrup.
- 3
Add the prepared strawberries to the syrup. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
- 4
Simmer for about 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally and skimming off any foam. The syrup should thicken and coat the back of a spoon. Add lemon juice in the last 5 minutes.
- 5
Test for set: place a small amount of jam on a cold plate; if it wrinkles when pushed, it's ready.
- 6
Ladle the hot 'slatko' into sterilized jars. Seal tightly.
