Jam - Strawberry Freezer Jam

By shelliec

Ingredients

• 1 qt. (2 c. crushed) ripe strawberries, washed and stemmed
• 4 c. sugar
• 1 package fruit pectin
• 3/4 c. water
• 8-oz. freezer-safe containers
• (try to use less sugar, if able)

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

Wash and dry the freezer-safe containers and set aside.

With a potato masher or in a food processor, mash the berries, leaving some chunks. Measure out 2 c. of berries into a large bowl. Stir in exactly 4 c. sugar and allow to stand for 10 minutes.

While the berries and sugar are co-mingling, whisk the pectin into 3/4 c. water in a small saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over high heat and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir into strawberry mixture for 3 minutes or until sugar is almost entirely dissolved.

Ladle the jam into the prepared containers, leaving about 1/2″ at the top for expansion. Top with lids and allow to stand for 24 hours at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for 1 year.