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Ultra Quick Strawberry Freezer Jam (No Canning Required)

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Capture the fresh taste of summer with this easy, no-cook strawberry freezer jam recipe. You can make this delicious spread in under 30 minutes without traditional canning methods.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and crushed
  • 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin (like SURE-JELL)
  • 7 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare your freezer containers. You will need about 5 half-pint jars or freezer-safe containers. Make sure they are clean and ready.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crushed strawberries and the sugar. Stir well until the sugar begins to dissolve. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the pectin and water. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil hard for exactly 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
  4. Immediately pour the hot pectin mixture into the strawberry-sugar mixture. Stir vigorously for 3 minutes to fully combine all ingredients.
  5. Quickly skim off any foam that forms on the surface of the jam.
  6. Ladle the jam into your prepared freezer containers, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
  7. Wipe the rims clean, seal the containers, and let them cool to room temperature on the counter for about 30 minutes.
  8. Place the containers in the freezer. The jam will be ready to eat once frozen solid, usually within 24 hours. This jam keeps well in the freezer for up to one year.

Notes

  • For a lower sugar option, substitute the granulated sugar with a no-sugar-needed pectin product, following that product’s specific instructions for liquid amounts.
  • If you prefer a smoother jam, you can use a food processor to pulse the strawberries until they reach your desired consistency instead of crushing them by hand.
  • This recipe is excellent for gifting; use attractive, small mason jars for presentation.

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