Strawberry Freezer Jam
This is the easiest Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe. No-fail and only 5 ingredients! You'll love how perfectly sweet and long lasting this homemade jam is, especially dolloped onto toast, biscuits and scones!
Servings 6 Half Pint Jars
Calories 54kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh strawberries crushed
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1.7oz package dry pectin
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place the diced strawberries into a large glass, or microwave safe bowl.
- Mash with a fork, or potato masher, to create a jam type fruit consistency.
- Stir the sugar in with the strawberries.
- Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, just long enough to allow the sugar to dissolve. Set aside.
- Whisk the pectin and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
- Carefully pour the boiling water mixture over the berries. Stir and allow to sit 5 minutes.
- Transfer to freezer safe containers. Allow to cool completely.
- Store in the freezer until ready to use.
Notes
This method was taught to me by one of my readers. Thank you Jen!
Once cooled, keep jam stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or the freezer for up to one year.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 8g