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A delicious plate of Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe

Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe

An easy and delicious no-cook recipe for homemade strawberry freezer jam, perfect for preserving the taste of summer berries.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Setting Time 24 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 35

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup fresh strawberries freshly picked and ripe for best flavor
  • 4 cup sugar granulated white sugar
  • 1.74 oz Sure Jell fruit pectin ensure it's for freezer jam, not cooked jam
  • 0.75 cup water filtered water, for dissolving pectin

Equipment

  • Jelly Jars
  • Large Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the jelly jars and strawberries. Remove the stems from the strawberries.
  2. Blend or crush the strawberries to your desired consistency. Measure exactly 2 cups of crushed strawberries into a large bowl.
  3. Stir in sugar, making sure to use the exact amount. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a saucepan, combine the fruit pectin and water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  5. Immediately pour the hot pectin into the strawberry mixture. Stir for 3 minutes, or until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture begins to thicken.
  6. Pour the jam into prepared jars, leaving ½ inch of space at the top. Secure with lids.
  7. Let the jars sit at room temperature for 24 hours to set. Store in the freezer for up to 1 year.

Notes

This recipe yields a vibrant and fresh-tasting jam that's perfect on toast, yogurt, or ice cream. Make sure your jars are sterilized for long-term storage.