Description
Learn how to make delicious Strawberry Freezer Jam with this easy recipe. Fresh strawberries, sugar, and a few simple ingredients come together to create a sweet and flavorful jam that’s perfect for spreading on toast or using in various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Strawberries:
- 2 cups
Granulated Sugar:
- 4 cups
Water:
- 3/4 cup
Fruit Pectin:
- 1 package
Lemon Juice:
- 1 Tbsp
Instructions
- Gather all of your ingredients. Rinse and hull the strawberries, then add them to a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Transfer the strawberries to a large bowl. Add the sugar and stir until fully combined. Let sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to help the sugar begin to dissolve.
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the pectin and boil for 1 full minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Add the pectin mixture and lemon juice to the strawberry-sugar bowl. Stir continuously for 4 minutes until well mixed and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Divide the jam into clean and freezer-safe 8 oz jars or containers. Leave about ½ inch of headspace to allow for expansion. Cover and let the jars sit at room temperature for 24 hours to set. Store in the freezer for up to 1 year or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks once thawed.
Notes
- Use ripe, flavorful strawberries for the best taste. Overripe berries can be too soft, and underripe ones lack sweetness.
- Don’t reduce the sugar unless you’re using low- or no-sugar pectin. Classic pectin needs the full sugar amount to set properly.
- No food processor? Just mash the berries with a potato masher for a more rustic texture.
