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Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam: No Cook, No Canning Required

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Make homemade strawberry jam in under 30 minutes. This easy freezer jam recipe uses fresh berries and pectin for a perfect, no-boil spread you can enjoy all year.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and crushed
  • 7 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter (optional, to reduce foam)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your freezer containers. You need clean, freezer-safe jars or containers with lids. Ensure they are ready before starting the jam.
  2. Measure the crushed strawberries into a large bowl.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix the powdered fruit pectin thoroughly with 1 cup of the granulated sugar.
  4. Add the pectin-sugar mixture to the crushed strawberries. Stir well for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the remaining 6 cups of sugar to the fruit mixture. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. This step requires patience to dissolve all the sugar.
  6. If using, stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of butter to reduce surface foam.
  7. Ladle the jam mixture into the prepared freezer containers, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each container.
  8. Wipe the rims clean, cover the containers with lids, and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the pectin to start setting.
  9. Place the containers in the freezer. The jam will be ready to eat once frozen solid, usually within 24 hours.
  10. Once frozen, you can store the jam for up to one year. Thaw one jar in the refrigerator before using.

Notes

  • This recipe captures the fresh flavor of summer fruit without the need for boiling or traditional canning methods.
  • For best results, use firm, ripe strawberries.
  • If you prefer a jam without added pectin, you will need to cook the fruit and sugar down significantly, which changes this recipe from a ‘no-cook’ method.
  • This easy spread recipe is perfect for gifting to friends or serving on toast and yogurt.

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