Strawberry Freezer Jam

This strawberry freezer jam recipe is the perfect way to use up an excess of seasonal fruit.?

Strawberry Freezer Jam Ingredients

Believe it or not, you?ll need just four ingredients to make this top-rated strawberry freezer jam recipe:?

• Strawberries: Start with two cups of crushed fresh strawberries.?
• Sugar: White sugar lends sweetness and helps the pectin set.?
• Pectin: You?ll need a package of dry pectin to make five pints of strawberry freezer jam.
• Water: Boil the pectin in ¾ cup of water.?

How to Make Strawberry Freezer Jam

You?ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade strawberry freezer jam:?

1. Mix the berries with sugar, then let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.?
2. Boil the pectin and water together.?
3. Pour the boiling water over the sugared strawberries.?
4. Let stand for a few minutes, then transfer the jam to clean jars.?
5. Close the jars and let stand for one day, then transfer to the freezer.?

Tip: Don?t forget to leave an inch or two at the top of each jar to allow for expansion in the freezer.?

What to Do With Strawberry Freezer Jam

Looking for delicious serving inspiration? Consider pairing your strawberry freezer jam with toast, or with one of these top-rated recipes:?

• Basic Biscuits
• English Muffins
• Waffles

How to Store Strawberry Freezer Jam

Store the strawberry freezer jam in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to one month or in the freezer for up to one year.?

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

?This was absolutely delicious,? raves halfpint. ?Only one jar made it into the freezer since my grown children took the rest with them because they liked it so much. This recipe is definitely a keeper and will be used quite often.?

?Do you need an idea for a gift, especially Christmas, for teachers, neighbors, or friends?? asks Louise. ?I’ve made this for years for teacher gifts when my children were in school. It’s relatively inexpensive and truly appreciated (words from a former teacher like me).?

?I have always loved strawberry jam, but we always used store-bought jam,? says Emmystr. ?Not anymore! This was so easy and it tastes so fresh (even after it’s been in the freezer) and it’s so easy to make that I will never again buy jam from the store.?