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Piece of bread with homemade strawberry jam
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Strawberry Freezer Jam

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Keyword: freezer jam, homemade jam, strawberry, strawberry jam

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed strawberries approx 4 cups fresh whole berries
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 pkg fruit pectin
  • ¾ cup water

Instructions

  • Prewash your containers and allow them to air dry.
  • Wash strawberries and remove stems. Crush them with a potato masher for large chunks or in a blender for a smoother jam.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add crushed strawberries and sugar. Mix well and allow to set for 10 minutes.
  • While strawberries are setting, combine pectin with 3/4 cup warm water in a separate small bowl.
  • Add pectin mixture to small sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Allow to boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and and pectin mixture to strawberries and sugar. Stir well for 3 minutes.
  • Fill jars, allowing 1/2 inch room at the top for expansion when freezing.
  • Ensure the rims of the containers are clean before adding lids. Allow filled, lidded containers to sit at room temperature for 24 hours, then move to the freezer.