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Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes plus 24 hours setting time
  • Yield: 4 (4 to 5 half-pint jars) 1x

Description

This Strawberry Freezer Jam recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy fresh strawberry flavor year-round. Made with simple ingredients like fresh strawberries, sugar, and fruit pectin, this no-cook freezer jam requires minimal cooking and sets at room temperature before storing in the freezer or refrigerator. It’s perfect for spreading on toast, mixing into yogurt, or using in desserts.

Ingredients

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Jam Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 box (1.75 oz) fruit pectin (such as Sure-Jell)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberries: Begin by hulling and crushing the strawberries using a potato masher or fork, mashing them into a pulp while leaving some chunks if a chunkier texture is preferred.
  2. Mix Sugar and Pectin: In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and fruit pectin thoroughly to prepare the dry mix.
  3. Cook Sugar-Pectin Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water with the sugar-pectin mix. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Maintain boiling and stirring for 1-2 minutes before removing from heat.
  4. Combine with Strawberries: Immediately add the hot sugar-pectin mixture to the crushed strawberries. Stir well for about 3 minutes to ensure even distribution.
  5. Add Lemon Juice (Optional): Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to enhance flavor and acidity if desired.
  6. Fill Containers: Pour the jam into clean, freezer-safe jars or containers, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace at the top to allow for expansion during freezing.
  7. Set Jam: Allow the jam to sit at room temperature for approximately 24 hours to fully set and thicken.
  8. Store Jam: Once set, store the jam in the freezer for up to one year or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure jars or containers are clean and dry before filling to avoid spoilage.
  • Leaving some strawberry chunks adds a pleasant texture to the jam.
  • Adjust sugar amount if you prefer a less sweet jam, but note that sugar also helps with preservation.
  • Lemon juice is optional but helps enhance flavor and acts as a natural preservative.
  • Always leave headspace in containers for safe freezing expansion.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Jam
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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