Strawberry season is just getting started, and it never lasts as long as you hope. Here in the Northeast, the first berries are just starting to ripen, and that means it’s time to pull out the jars and get ready.
Whether you're picking your own or buying by the flat, these early weeks are perfect for preserving the best of the season before the heat sets in.
From jam and syrup to pie filling and lemonade concentrate, strawberries are one of the easiest and most rewarding fruits to can—and these recipes will help you make the most of every pint.
Strawberry Canning Recipes
Strawberries are one of the easiest and most rewarding fruits to preserve. Whether you’re putting up a small batch from the garden or processing flats from a local farm, these basic recipes are the backbone of strawberry season. Start here if you're looking for simple, reliable ways to can strawberries whole or in syrup.
Canning Strawberries – Preserve whole berries in light syrup or water for easy desserts year-round.
Canning Whole Berries (Almost Any Type) – Includes strawberries and a helpful rundown on syrup options and methods.
Pickled Strawberries – A sweet-and-tangy preserve that’s perfect for cheese boards, salads, or snacking straight from the jar.
Strawberry Drink Canning Recipes
Strawberries are made for sipping—juicy, flavorful, and naturally sweet. These drink recipes are a great way to preserve the taste of spring in a jar, whether you’re canning plain juice or mixing up something special like strawberry lemonade concentrate or homemade syrup for drinks and desserts.
Canning Strawberry Juice – Great for drinking straight or using in mixed beverages.
Canning Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate – Just add water for an instant pitcher of sweet-tart refreshment.
Strawberry Syrup – Great on pancakes or ice cream, and makes a lovely summer cocktail mixer.
Strawberry Jam and Jelly Recipes
No canning season is complete without a few jars of strawberry jam. From no-pectin traditional versions to fruit-forward blends and holiday favorites, these recipes are perfect for spreading on toast, gifting to friends, or stashing in the back of the pantry for a taste of summer in the dead of winter.
Old Fashioned Strawberry Jam (No Added Pectin) – Just berries, sugar, and lemon juice for a traditional, small-batch favorite.
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam – A perfect sweet-tart combination for spring.
Pineberry Jam – Made from white pineberries, this is a fun twist if you happen to be growing pineberries (or find a pint at the store).
Alpine Strawberry Jam – Made with tiny, intensely flavorful wild or alpine strawberries for a rich, aromatic spread.
Christmas Jam – A cozy holiday blend of strawberries and cranberries with warm spices. I usually make this around the holidays with frozen strawberries and fresh cranberries, but you can do it the other way around if you have frozen cranberries in your freezer.
And if you’re hoping to mix berries together, this recipe for making Berry Jam with Any Berry allows you to customize the recipe for one fruit or a mix.
Strawberry Pie Filling
Already thickened and ready to go, this pie filling is one of the best ways to preserve strawberries for quick, fuss-free desserts. Keep a few jars on hand and you’re never far from a strawberry pie, crisp, cobbler—or even a batch of hand pies on a rainy day.
Home Canned Strawberry Pie Filling – This one’s shelf-stable and ready to pour into a crust for a quick summer pie any time.
If you’re buried in berries and not sure what to make next, I’d start with a couple jars of jam and a big batch of pie filling—you won’t regret it come winter.
And if you’ve got a strawberry canning recipe you’re looking for but don’t see here, just click the button below to leave a comment and I’ll see if I can find it for you.
Happy Canning!
Ashley at Creative Canning