Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe
Easy Sure-Jell strawberry freezer jam is fresh, sweet, and so easy to make. The yield for this recipe is 5-6 jars.
Servings: 64 servings
Calories: 50kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed strawberries
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 box Sure-Jell fruit pectin (1.75 ounces)
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Mash strawberries using a potato masher or fork. Don't puree the berries because you want some natural texture. Measure your mashed strawberries and use exactly 2 cups.
- Place 2 cups mashed strawberries in a large bowl and add 4 cups granulated sugar. Allow to macerate for at least 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Whisk together 1 box Sure-Jell fruit pectin (1.75 ounces) and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan on high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
- Add pectin mixture to strawberries and stir for 3 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Immediately fill containers, leaving 1/2 inch at the top for expansion during freezing. Loosely cover the jars and allow them to sit, undisturbed, for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, the jam should be set. Fasten the lids to the jars and place the jars in the freezer.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe strawberries.
- Do not reduce the sugar in this recipe as the jam will not set properly. If you want to use less sugar, then use a low-sugar pectin.
- Freezer jam keeps well in the freezer for up to one year.
- If storing in the refrigerator, use within 3-4 weeks. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator before using.
