Strawberry Freezer Jam
With just 4 ingredients and about 30 minutes, this sweet Strawberry Freezer Jam is the easiest and most delicious way to take advantage of the season's fresh berries.
Servings 6 (1/2-pint) jars
Calories 34kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed strawberries (about 4-5 cups whole berries before crushing)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 ounces (about 6 tablespoons) powdered fruit pectin
Instructions
- Combine strawberries and sugar in a large bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
- In a saucepan, bring water and pectin to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute.
- Stir hot pectin and lemon juice into strawberry mixture.
- Stir constantly for 3 minutes.
- Fill sterilized freezer-safe jars or other containers, leaving about ½-inch of headspace. Quickly cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Freeze for up to 12 months or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Thaw frozen jam in the refrigerator and stir before serving.
Notes
Most recipes for strawberry freezer jam call for 1 box (or 1.75 ounces) of powdered fruit pectin. Over our many jam-making years, my mom has taught me to always err on the side of more pectin than recommended to ensure that the jam actually thickens. There's just nothing more disappointing than runny jam! That's why I weigh out 2 ounces of powdered fruit pectin for each batch, which is equivalent to about 6 tablespoons of pectin or slightly more than one box.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.9g | Sodium: 5.2mg | Potassium: 12.6mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 8.7g