Strawberry Freezer Jam
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
I think I'm on a strawberry kick. They are so irresistible when I see them at the grocery store. Such a deep red sweet-smelling fruit. I thought I'd pick some up and make some jam. My family likes freezer jam...it just seems to capture the fresh strawberry taste. I love to serve it to guests with whole wheat toast or on a dish of vanilla ice cream. This is my go-to recipe when I want something easy and de-lish.
Smash a quart of strawberries. It should give you exactly two cups mushed berries.
Add 4 cups sugar...since when is jam healthy?
Stir and let sit for 10 minutes so the sugar can dissolve.
Mix 3/4 cup water with 1 pkg. Sure Jell. Bring to boil and stir constantly for 1 minute. Then stir Sure Jell mixture into strawberries. Stir constantly for 3 minutes so sugar will dissolve. Pour immediately into jars (leave 1/2 inch at the top). Put lid on jar and wipe it down. Let jam set on counter 24 hours. Enjoy! Especially good with this!
Strawberry Freezer Jam
1 quart fully ripe strawberries
4 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 box fruit pectin (I use Sure Jell)
You will need clean containers with lids; rinse them thoroughly or run them through the dishwasher. Make sure they are completely dry.
Rinse strawberries gently with clean water, stem and crush them thoroughly. Measure exactly 2 cups crushed berries into a large bowl; stir in sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix water and pectin in small saucepan; bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling and stirring 1 minute. Remove from heat and add to fruit mixture; stir constantly for three minutes or until sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy.
Fill prepared containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of top. (I use these
) Wipe off edges and immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours.
Your jam is now ready. You can store it in the fridge for 3 weeks or frozen for one year. Thaw frozen jam in the fridge before using.
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