Strawberry Punch Grandma W Food

STRAWBERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• For the strawberry syrup: Heat the strawberries, sugar and 3/4 cup water in a medium saucepan until boiling. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the mixture thickens and reduces, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and let sit to infuse for 10 minutes. Mash the fruit to a pulp, then strain the syrup into an airtight container. Discard the solids. Refrigerate the syrup until ready to use and up to 1 week.
• For the strawberry punch: Combine the strawberry syrup, pineapple juice, orange juice, orange liqueur and rum in a pitcher. Stir until combined, then cover and refrigerate until chilled and ready to serve.
• When ready to use, stir, then divide between 6 glasses filled with ice. Top each beverage with 1/4 cup sparkling wine or sparkling water and garnish with a fresh strawberry.

STRAWBERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• Combine water with 1 package strawberries in a square container. Store in freezer until solid, at least 2 hours.
• Mix ginger ale, pink lemonade concentrate, daiquiri mix, orange juice concentrate, and 1 package sliced strawberries in a punch bowl.
• Rinse outside of container with strawberries frozen in water with hot water to loosen the ice block. Float block in punch.

PINEAPPLE STRAWBERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree strawberries. Pour into a large punch bowl. Stir in the pineapple juice and soda. Serve immediately.

GRANDMOTHER'S STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Wash, dry and hull the berries. If berries are large, halve them; lightly crush about 1/3 of the berries. Place the berries into a large non aluminum pot and gently fold in the sugar and the lemon juice. Cover and set aside to macerate in a cool place for several hours, or overnight.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; then reduce heat to low and simmer for 9 to 15 minutes, stirring often with a stainless steel spoon, until jam just begins to thicken.
• Remove from the heat and let jam come to room temperature, about 1 hour, then cover and cool in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
• Simmer again for 9 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until jam is thickened.
• Working quickly, pour into 8 8-ounce prepared and sterilized canning jars. Fill the jars to within 1/2 inch of the top. Wipe the rim with a clean damp cloth and seal them with 1/4 inch of melted paraffin. Cool the jars overnight. Wipe and seal again if necessary. Store in a cool, dark place.

LUSCIOUS SLUSH PUNCH

Steps:

• Bring the sugar, water, and strawberry flavored gelatin to a boil in a large saucepan; boil for 3 minutes. Stir in the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orange juice. Divide mixture into 2 separate containers and freeze.
• Combine the contents of 1 container with 1 bottle of the lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage in a punch bowl; stir until slushy. Repeat with remaining portions as needed.

STRAWBERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• Make a simple syrup: Combine the water and sugar in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside until syrup is completely cool.
• Transfer syrup to a large container. Add strawberries, pineapple, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice; gently stir to combine. Fill two ice-cube trays with punch, and place in freezer. Place remaining punch in refrigerator to chill.
• When ready to serve, remove punch from refrigerator; add the seltzer water and frozen-punch ice cubes. If transporting, add the seltzer just before serving. Serve in a large bowl or individual glasses.

GRANDMA W'S STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• 1. Boil strawberries and 2 c sugar together for 5 min. Add 2 more cups sugar and boil 3 additional minutes. Let stand 24 hours, then seal.

STRAWBERRY PUNCH, GRANDMA W

Steps:

• Combine water, lemon juice and tang or orange juice. Make ice cubes out of part of the mixture. To remaining liquid add strawberries and rum and cubes before serving.

BANANA SLUSH PUNCH

Steps:

• In a blender, combine bananas, sugar and 3 cups water. Blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and stir in pineapple juice. Blend in orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate and 3 cups water. Divide into 3 plastic containers and freeze until solid.
• Remove from freezer 3 to 4 hours before serving. Using one portion at a time, place slush in a punch bowl and pour in 1 liter of ginger ale for each.