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Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 24 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam is a quick and easy way to enjoy fresh strawberry jam without the need for traditional canning. Made with crushed fresh strawberries, sugar, and fruit pectin, this jam sets perfectly in just 24 hours and can be stored in the freezer or refrigerator for convenient use. It's vibrant, sweet, and bursting with natural strawberry flavor, perfect for spreading on toast, adding to yogurt, or using in desserts.

Ingredients

Strawberries

  • 2 cups crushed fresh strawberries (about 1 quart)

Sugar

  • 4 cups granulated sugar

Fruit Pectin Mixture

  • 1.75 ounce fruit pectin (Sure-Jell recommended)
  • ¾ cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Jars: Wash and sterilize mason jars and lids by boiling them in water or running through the dishwasher’s sterilization cycle to ensure they are clean and safe for storing jam.
  2. Prep Strawberries: Rinse strawberries thoroughly, remove stems, and slice into halves or quarters if desired to facilitate easier crushing.
  3. Crush Strawberries: Use a potato masher to crush the strawberries until you have very small pieces. Avoid pureeing to keep some texture in the jam.
  4. Measure Strawberries: Precisely measure 2 cups of crushed strawberries along with their juice and place them into a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add Sugar: Mix 4 cups of granulated sugar into the crushed strawberries and set the mixture aside to macerate.
  6. Prepare Pectin Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the entire 1.75-ounce package of fruit pectin with ¾ cup water and stir thoroughly.
  7. Cook Pectin: Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. Keep boiling and stirring for 1 minute to activate the pectin.
  8. Combine Mixtures: Quickly pour the boiling pectin mixture into the strawberry and sugar mixture, stirring until nearly all sugar granules dissolve. This ensures a smooth jam consistency.
  9. Fill Jars: Immediately ladle the jam into the prepared sterilized jars and secure the lids without over-tightening.
  10. Set Jam: Allow the jam to set at room temperature for 24 hours to thicken properly.
  11. Store Jam: After 24 hours, tighten the lids completely and store the jars in the refrigerator or freezer to preserve freshness until ready to use.

Notes

  • Using fresh, ripe strawberries will yield the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Ensure precise measurement of fruit and sugar to guarantee proper jam consistency.
  • Do not puree the strawberries if you prefer jam with texture; crushing is preferred.
  • Jam should be stored in the refrigerator or freezer since it is not processed by traditional canning methods.
  • If storing in the freezer, allow jam to thaw in the refrigerator before serving for best texture.
  • Sterilizing jars properly is essential to prevent spoilage when storing in the fridge or freezer.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/homemade-strawberry-freezer-jam-recipe/