Description
A quick and beginner-friendly strawberry freezer jam that captures fresh berry flavor without any canning equipment. Sweet, vibrant, and perfect for spreading on toast or desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed fresh strawberries (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 box (1.75 oz) Sure-Jell fruit pectin
Instructions
- Hull and mash strawberries in a large bowl until juicy but still slightly chunky. Measure exactly 2 cups.
- Stir in lemon juice and gradually add sugar, mixing until dissolved. Let sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a saucepan, combine water and pectin. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly, and cook for exactly 1 minute.
- Pour the hot pectin mixture into the strawberry mixture. Stir for 3 minutes until smooth and fully combined.
- Spoon jam into clean 8-ounce freezer-safe jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Let sit at room temperature for 24 hours to set.
- Label jars and store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Do not reduce sugar—it’s essential for setting.
- Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained first.
- No need to sterilize jars—just wash in hot soapy water.
- Label jars with the date for easy storage tracking.
- Allow jam to sit for 24 hours before freezing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook / Freezer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
