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Quick 3-Ingredient Strawberry Freezer Jam (No Canning Needed)

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Capture the taste of summer with this extremely easy strawberry freezer jam. You need only three ingredients and minimal time to make this delicious, fresh berry spread that stores perfectly in your freezer.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and crushed
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 box (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin (like Sure-Jell)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your containers: Wash and dry several small, freezer-safe jars or containers. Set them aside.
  2. Crush the strawberries: Place the hulled strawberries in a bowl. Use a potato masher or a fork to crush them to your desired consistency. You can leave some chunks for texture.
  3. Mix sugar and pectin: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix the granulated sugar and the powdered fruit pectin until no lumps remain.
  4. Combine ingredients: Add the sugar-pectin mixture to the crushed strawberries. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. This may take about 5 minutes of stirring.
  5. Rest the mixture: Let the jam mixture sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the pectin to activate and the mixture to thicken slightly.
  6. Fill containers: Ladle the jam mixture into your prepared freezer jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each container.
  7. Cool and freeze: Wipe the rims clean. Cover the jars and let them cool to room temperature. Once cool, place the jars in the freezer. The jam will be ready to eat once fully frozen, usually within 24 hours.
  8. Thaw before serving: When you want to use the jam, move a jar to the refrigerator to thaw for several hours or overnight. Once thawed, it keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • For a lower sugar option, look for pectin labeled ‘No Sugar Needed’ and substitute the sugar with a sugar substitute blend appropriate for jam making.
  • This recipe yields a spreadable jam texture. If you prefer a looser consistency, reduce the sugar slightly, but this may affect how well it sets.
  • This freezer jam tastes best when used within 6 to 8 months for the freshest flavor.

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