Description
Indulge in the vibrant taste of homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam, a delightful treat that captures the essence of fresh strawberries with ease. This no-cook recipe allows you to preserve the sweet, juicy flavor of strawberries all year round, making it perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or gifting to friends and family. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick preparation time, you can have jars of luscious strawberry jam ready to enjoy whenever you desire. The natural sweetness from ripe strawberries combined with sugar creates a spreadable delight that elevates any meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (crushed)
- 4 cups sugar
- 1.74 oz Sure Jell fruit pectin
Instructions
- Clean your jelly jars and strawberries thoroughly; remove stems from strawberries.
- Crush the strawberries and measure out 2 cups into a large mixing bowl.
- Add 4 cups of sugar to the crushed strawberries and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- In a saucepan, stir together the fruit pectin and 3/4 cup water, then bring to a boil while stirring constantly for 1 minute before removing from heat.
- Quickly add the boiled pectin to the strawberry mixture and stir for about 3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens.
- Fill jelly jars immediately, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top, cover with lids, and let set at room temperature for 24 hours before freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for optimal flavor. Ensure accurate measurements of sugar and pectin for best results. Stir consistently while boiling the pectin to avoid clumping.