Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe
This Strawberry Freezer Jam is my favorite thing to make when strawberries are in season! Easy, only four ingredients, and tastes delicious on anything!
Servings: 40 servings
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed strawberries (about 4 cups fresh strawberries before being crushed)
- 4 cups sugar
- 1.75 ounces fruit pectin (1 box or about 4 tablespoons)
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- Measure 2 cups (exactly) of crushed strawberries into a large mixing bowl.
- Add 4 cups of sugar and stir well to combine. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In the meantime, add fruit pectin and water to a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
- Add pectin mixture to strawberries and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Fill containers, leaving 1/2 inch space at the top to allow for expansion when freezing.
- Cover with lids and allow to stand at room temperature for 24 hours before refrigerating or freezing.
Notes
Reduced Sugar Option: You MUST use a special sugar-free pectin if you are wanting to reduce the sugar. When using this pectin, you can use 4 cups of crushed strawberries and 3 cups of sugar OR 6 cups of crushed strawberries and 1/2 cup Splenda (for sugar free). Just be sure to measure out the ingredients exactly so it will set up right. The instructions are slightly different with this kind of pectin so just be sure to follow the instructions provided in the box.
Storage Info: Once set, store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for longer storage (up to a year).
Nutrition
Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 20g | Iron: 1mg