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Strawberry Freezer Jam
This easy strawberry freezer jam takes ripe strawberries and turns them into a delicious spreadable jam that can be enjoyed all year long.
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Table of Contents
- Strawberry Freezer Jam Ingredients
- Freezer Strawberry Jam Substitutions And Additions
- How To Make This Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe
- How To Serve This Recipe For Freezer Jam
- Storing This Easy Strawberry Jam
- Why Strawberry Freezer Jam is the Best
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More New Recipes You’ll Love
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This strawberry freezer jam is the easiest jam recipe – you can make a batch today, and it will be ready for your toast tomorrow! Plus, you can store it in your freezer for up to a year without worrying about complicated canning instructions, making it the perfect way to bring summer flavors inside year-round.
Strawberry Freezer Jam Ingredients
If you’re a fan of fruity spreads, this strawberry jam recipe is a sweet treat. The taste of this delectable jam is bursting with the juicy flavor of ripe strawberries and is perfect for those who crave the taste of freshly picked strawberries all year round.
The best part of this great recipe is that you don’t need special equipment or to embark on a big canning project. This is the easiest way to make homemade freezer jam.
You’ll need:
- 2 cups of crushed fresh strawberries (about 1 quart)
- 4 cups of granulated sugar
- 1.75-ounce box of fruit pectin (we used Sure-Jell)
- ¾ cup of water
- Mason jars (8-ounce or half-pint)
PRO TIP:
This is the “quick and easy” freezer jam recipe from the Sure-Jell box instructions. You can alternately cook the jam and pectin together – this requires double the amount of fruit and sugar and also results in a greater quantity (with the same amount of pectin, though).
Freezer Strawberry Jam Substitutions And Additions
This delicious homemade jam is the perfect way to celebrate strawberry season! After one bite, you’ll never want store-bought jam again. This simple recipe creates the freshest-tasting jam, perfect for a wide variety of baked goods.
Here are some suggestions to create this sweet strawberry freezer jam — it’s so good you might want to go ahead and make a double batch!
If making a larger batch, you can use glass mason jars. They are available in multiple sizes, making them a convenient option.
STRAWBERRIES: We recommend fresh berries for this easy jam. However, you can use frozen strawberries for this recipe, but just make sure they are not coated in any sugar or sweetener that will affect the recipe’s balance.
LEMON JUICE: Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice is a popular addition to this freezer jam.
EXTRACT: A splash of vanilla extract adds a wonderful depth of flavor to your jam.
HERBS: Fresh herbs like mint, basil, or thyme can add a surprising and delightful twist to your jam! Experiment with small amounts to find your favorite combination.
BERRIES: You can substitute fresh strawberries with other fruits like raspberries, blueberries, peaches, or even cherries. Be sure to try our raspberry freezer jam, too.
PRO TIP:
If you want to make low sugar or no-sugar version of the jam, you will need to get specific pectin for this. Don’t just reduce the sugar as the recipe won’t work.
How To Make This Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe
This delicious strawberry jam is the best way to enjoy fresh strawberry flavor even in the middle of winter.
Our step-by-step instructions will help you create a batch of freezer jam in no time with just a few simple ingredients. Let’s get started!
STEP ONE: Prepare the mason jars and lids by washing and sterilizing them in boiling water or running them through the sterilization cycle in the dishwasher.
STEP TWO: Rinse and remove the stems from the strawberries. Slice into halves or quarters to make them easier to crush.
STEP THREE: In a large bowl, use a potato masher to crush the strawberries into tiny pieces.
Do not puree in the food processor unless you don’t want any small bits of fruit in the jam.
STEP FOUR: Measure precisely two cups of the strawberry mixture with juices, then place in a large mixing bowl.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
As with all jams, it is vitally important to measure the exact amount of sugar and fruit. Altering the amounts will compromise the results of the jam consistency/gelling.
STEP FIVE: Mix precisely four cups of sugar into the two cups of strawberries and set aside.
STEP SIX: In a small saucepan, stir together the whole package of fruit pectin and the water.
STEP SEVEN: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Continue stirring and boil for one minute.
STEP EIGHT: Pour the boiling pectin mixture into the strawberry and sugar mixture and stir until all the sugar is dissolved. Only a few sugar granules should remain.
STEP NINE: Ladle the mixture into the prepared glass jars, secure the lids on top of the jar, and leave the jars to set for 24 hours.
PRO TIP:
Processing the jars in a boiling water bath isn’t necessary as long as the jam is stored in the refrigerator/freezer.
STEP TEN: After 24 hours, tighten the lids completely and store the jars of jam in the refrigerator or freezer.
PRO TIP:
The jam will be a bit thicker after being refrigerated than at room temperature.
Quick and easy freezer jam has a thinner set consistency than cooked jam. It tastes more like fresh fruit than the cooked fruit taste of cooked jams.
How To Serve This Recipe For Freezer Jam
Serve this no-fail, super-easy strawberry freezer jam any time of the day. Spread it on your morning toast and English muffins, or add it to a piece of crusty bread with cream cheese.
Try it on our 2 ingredient bagels, 7UP biscuits, or buttermilk biscuits. It would even be yummy on our no-yeast dinner rolls.
Scoop it on top of waffles or pancakes along with whipped cream or on top of a bowl of plain yogurt sprinkled with chia seeds.
You could also have it for dessert drizzled on top of vanilla ice cream with our hot fudge sauce. My favorite way to eat strawberry jam is on top of a graham cracker spread with cream cheese. Absolutely delicious!
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Storing This Easy Strawberry Jam
Once you’ve made your delicious strawberry freezer jam, it’s important to store it properly to maintain its freshness and flavor. Here’s how:
IN THE FRIDGE: After making your strawberry freezer jam, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
Ensure it’s sealed in an airtight container or mason jar to maintain its freshness. Always use a clean spoon when serving to prevent contamination.
IN THE FREEZER: If you want your jam to last even longer, you can store it in the freezer. Strawberry freezer jam will keep in the freezer for up to a year.
Make sure to leave some headspace in the jar to allow for expansion when the jam freezes.
Why Strawberry Freezer Jam is the Best
This homemade strawberry jam offers a delicious taste of summer, ease of preparation, and the satisfaction of homemade goodness.
- Fresh Flavor: Freezer jam skips the long cooking process of traditional jam, which means it retains the bright, fresh taste of strawberries. It’s like capturing summer in a jar!
- Easy to Make: Freezer jam is known for being quick and simple to prepare. No canning equipment or complicated steps are required, making it a great project for beginners or busy folks.
- Customizable: Freezer jam offers more flexibility than store-bought varieties. You can adjust the sweetness level, add different fruits or flavorings, and personalize it to your taste.
Bursting with juicy berries, this homemade strawberry freezer jam is an easy recipe to make. I love the time of year when local strawberries are abundant, and I can fill my freezer with delicious jam to last us through the entire year.
Freezer jam recipes tend to be much easier to make than traditional jams, which makes this the perfect way to get those tasty strawberries processed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you use glass jars for freezer jam?
You can use glass jars for freezer jam. You can also use any other freezer-friendly container.
Can you use frozen berries to make freezer jam?
You can use frozen berries to make freezer jam as long as you make sure that they have not been coated with sugar or sweetener. Use an equal amount of frozen fruit for fresh fruit
Do you have to process freezer jam in a hot water bath?
As long as the jam is being kept in the refrigerator or freezer, you do not need to process it in a hot water bath.
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Strawberry Freezer Jam
This easy strawberry freezer jam takes ripe strawberries and turns them into a delicious spreadable jam that can be enjoyed all year long.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 day 20 minutes
Servings 5 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed fresh strawberries, about 1 quart
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1.75 ounce fruit pectin, we used Sure-Jell
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare mason jars and lids by washing and sterilizing in boiling water or running through the sterilization cycle on the dishwasher.
- Rinse and remove stems from the strawberries. Slice into halves or quarters if desired (this makes crushing them a bit easier).
- Use a potato masher to crush the strawberries into very small pieces (do not puree unless you want no pieces in the jam).
- Measure precisely 2 cups of the crushed strawberries (and juices) and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix precisely 4 cups of granulated sugar into the strawberries and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, stir together the full package of fruit pectin and the water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Continue stirring and boil for 1 minute.
- Pour the boiling pectin mixture into the strawberry/sugar mixture and stir until all the sugar is dissolved. Only a few sugar granules should remain.
- Ladle the mixture into the prepared jelly jars, secure the lids, and leave the jars to set for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, tighten the lids completely and store them in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- Processing the jars in a boiling water bath isn’t necessary as long as the jam is stored in the refrigerator/freezer.
- The jam will be a bit thicker after being refrigerated than at room temperature.
- Quick and easy freezer jam has a thinner set consistency than cooked jam. It tastes more like fresh fruit than the cooked fruit taste of cooked jams.
Nutrition
Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 173g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 162g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Gloria says
This jam is the best! My grandma has been making it like this for years and we all love it.
Sharon Bryant says
This recipe for fresh frozen strawberry jam is something my Mom did with us ever since we were young. Every summer we would get the strawberries, like 2 flats of them! And we would spend 2 days making jam! I miss that!! โค๏ธ