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Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam: No Canning Required

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Make this simple strawberry freezer jam recipe to capture the fresh flavor of summer fruit without boiling or canning. This recipe is fast, beginner-friendly, and perfect for year round fresh flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and crushed
  • 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin
  • 6 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare your freezer containers by ensuring they are clean and ready. You will need about 5 half-pint jars or freezer-safe containers.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crushed strawberries and the sugar. Stir well until the sugar begins to dissolve. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the powdered fruit pectin and the water. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil hard for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. Quickly pour the hot pectin mixture into the strawberry and sugar mixture. Stir vigorously for 3 minutes to fully combine all ingredients. This step is important for proper setting.
  5. Ladle the jam mixture into your prepared freezer containers, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
  6. Wipe the rims clean. Cover the containers tightly with lids.
  7. Let the jam sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the pectin to activate.
  8. Place the containers in the refrigerator for 24 hours to set before freezing.
  9. After 24 hours, transfer the jam to the freezer. This homemade fruit preserves will maintain quality for up to one year.

Notes

  • For a no-cook jam variation, you can skip boiling the pectin and water mixture; simply stir the pectin into the crushed berries and sugar, then let it sit for 30 minutes before jarring. This method yields a slightly softer set.
  • If you want to make blackberry freezer jam or raspberry freezer jam, follow this same ratio, substituting the strawberries with 4 cups of crushed blackberries or raspberries.
  • This recipe avoids the hassle of traditional canning, making it an easy freezer jam recipe for beginners.

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