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Quick Strawberry Freezer Jam: Easy No-Cook Recipe

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Capture the fresh taste of summer with this easy, no-cook strawberry freezer jam recipe. It is beginner-proof and ready fast, perfect for spreading on toast or topping desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and crushed
  • 7 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 box (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin (like Sure-Jell)
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare your containers: Wash and dry several freezer-safe jars or containers. Set aside.
  2. Crush the strawberries: Place the hulled strawberries in a bowl and mash them until you reach your desired consistency. You can use a potato masher or a fork.
  3. Mix sugar and pectin: In a separate medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar and the powdered fruit pectin thoroughly.
  4. Combine mixtures: Add the sugar-pectin mixture to the crushed strawberries. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let this mixture stand for 10 minutes.
  5. Add water: In a small saucepan, combine the 1/4 cup of water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, stir in the strawberry-sugar mixture. Continue stirring constantly until the mixture returns to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Boil hard for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat immediately.
  6. Fill jars: Carefully ladle the hot jam mixture into your prepared freezer jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
  7. Cool and freeze: Wipe the rims clean. Let the jars cool to room temperature on the counter. Once cool, seal the jars and place them in the freezer. This jam is ready to eat after it has frozen solid, usually within 24 hours.

Notes

  • This recipe makes a sweet strawberry spread that tastes like fresh berries because it skips the cooking step.
  • For a low-sugar option, substitute the granulated sugar with an equal amount of low-sugar pectin mix and follow the package directions for that specific product.
  • This homemade strawberry jam keeps well in the freezer for up to one year.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, process the strawberries in a food processor until finely chopped instead of crushing by hand.

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