Strawberry Preserve

Three ingredients. That's all a great strawberry preserve needs. Karatina Strawberry Preserve, available at Tayyib, is made the old-fashioned way — strawberries, sugar, and lemon, slow-cooked until thick and intensely fruity, with no added pectin, no artificial colour, and nothing that doesn't belong. A homemade recipe trusted since 1971.

What's in it

• Strawberries — real fruit, slow-cooked for deep, natural flavour
• Sugar — the only sweetener, the way preserves have always been made
• Lemon — natural setting agent and a bright, clean finish
• No added pectin · No artificial colour · No artificial preservatives

Why choose Karatina over commercial jam?

Commercial strawberry jams are mostly glucose syrup coloured with artificial dye — the strawberry is an afterthought. Karatina Strawberry Preserve is the opposite — fruit-forward, slow-cooked, and made without shortcuts since 1971. A preserve, not a jam — which means more fruit, less filler, and a depth of flavour that reminds you what strawberries actually taste like.

How to use it

• Spread generously on toast, roti, or paratha for a naturally fruity breakfast
• Swirl into yogurt or oatmeal for a simple, real-fruit sweetness
• Use as a filling for cakes, tarts, and pastries — the thick texture holds beautifully in baking
• Pair with cream cheese on crackers for an elevated snack
• Always use a clean, dry spoon — moisture and crumbs introduce bacteria and shorten shelf life
• Don't leave the jar open or unsealed — seal immediately after every use

Storage

• Refrigerate after opening and consume within 3–4 weeks
• Unopened jars store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep the lid tightly sealed after every use