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I can confidently say this Strawberry Freezer Jam is the best and easiest you'll ever make! It's perfectly sweet, made in about 30-minutes, lasts in the freezer for up to 1 year!
Strawberry Jam
I've mentioned before how spoiled I was growing up with a mom who made everything, and I mean everything, from scratch! I can honestly say that I've never had to eat store-bough jam before, and I've become so accustomed to delicious homemade jam–like this Strawberry Freezer Jam that I can't even stand the other stuff!
I don't really feel bad about being a jam snob, however, because it's SOO easy to make! Take this Raspberry Freezer Jam or homemade Peach Jam, for example. Both can be made in under thirty minutes! Simple, delicious, and super easy!
How do you make strawberry jam?
This strawberry jam recipe is so ridiculously easy, and only requires 4 ingredients: fresh strawberries, sugar, water and fruit pectin (I use the Surejell brand)!
Start by dicing the fresh strawberries (or use your food processor to finely chop them. Measure out exactly two (gently-packed) cups of diced strawberries. Add the strawberries to a bowl with two cups of sugar and stir well to combine. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Add remaining sugar and stir well, then allow to rest again for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add water and pectin package to a small saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil ,stirring, for 1 min and then remove from heat astir into the strawberry mixture. Stir mixture really well, for several minutes, until sugar is well dissolved.
That's it! fill your jars and allow them to rest at room temperature for 24 hours.
How long can jam be kept in the refrigerator or freezer?
In the freezer, this jam will last up to 1 year! Once you take it out of the freezer, be sure to store it in the refrigerator. This homemade jam will last in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks!
Can you use glass jars for freezer jam?
Yes! I love to use glass mason jars for freezer jam! You can also use just about any container that is freezer friendly.
Can you use frozen berries to make freezer jam?
You can use frozen berries to make freezer jam! Be sure that the fruit is NOT sugared, then substitute an equal amount of frozen fruit for fresh fruit, thaw the fruit to room temperature, and don't drain the excess juice that is produced from the thawing process.
My tips for making perfect jam:
1. Measure Carefully!
Measure the crushed strawberries and the sugar exactly. If you don't your jam may not set up properly. If you do encounter a situation where your jam doesn't set up and is too soft or runny, don't despair! A really easy fix is to just boil another package of pectin and add it to the jam! It will still taste great.
2. Stick with real sugar
Many have asked if you can substitute splenda or another sugar substitute, and I would caution against it, because your jam wont set the same. However, Surejell does have a no-sugar pectin jam recipe you could use instead! follow the instructions that come in the box.
3. Use quality ingredients!
I've noticed that quality brand sugar (like C&H) makes a difference in helping the jam set up. (Don't buy store brand, like “great value”.) Also, good quality, ripe strawberries are a must!
I always use glass Ball mason jars or Kerr mason jars when making jam. The half pint (8 oz) size glass jars are perfect, and this recipe will fill 6 half-pint jars. The jars are freezer friendly (I have never had them break on me), and they're cute! Tie some ribbon to them and they make a great gift! However, you can use any freezer friendly container.
CONSIDER SERVING WITH:
- Slathered on a toasted English Muffin
- Honey Whole Wheat Bread
- Cinnamon Applesauce Bread
- Cornbread
- Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
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30-minute Strawberry Freezer Jam
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed strawberries, (about 1 qt. fully ripe strawberries, stems removed, then diced)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 box Sure Jell Fruit Pectin, (*see note)
- Containers to put the jam in – I like to use half-pint mason jars
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the containers you'd like to put the jam in (enough for 5 cups). I always use glass mason jars but plastic containers work great also. This recipe fills 5-6 half pint jars.
- In a food processor add strawberries and pulse just a few times, until strawberries are well diced, but not totally mashed.
- Measure exactly 2 cups of strawberries into a large bowl. (It's really important to measure the berries and sugar exactly, or the jam will not set properly.)
- Add the sugar, one cup at a time, stirring really well after each addition. Let stand for 10 min., stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, add water and pectin package to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, stir for 1 min. Remove from heat and add it to the strawberry mixture.
- Stir mixture really well, for several minutes, until sugar is well dissolved.
- Fill containers with jam and leave 1/2” of head-space at the top.
- Cover with lids and allow to stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours you can store jam in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks or freeze it for up to 1 year!
- You might also like Raspberry Freezer Jam!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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*I originally shared this recipe July 2014. Updated June 2019.
This recipe is fantastic! It is my go-to recipe for strawberry jam. So easy and so delicious!
I was wanted to add some fresh lemon juice to this. Do I need to alter anything in the ingredients if I do that?
The top recipe states 2 cups of berries and 2 cups sugar. The recipe below stars 2 cups berries and 4 cups sugar. Is this an error?
Both are the same (read carefully). “Add the strawberries to a bowl with two cups of sugar and stir well to combine. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Add remaining sugar and stir well, then allow to rest again for 10 minutes.”
I tried another recipe first – didn’t like it so hit the internet to find something different! What a difference in the way it came together and how awesome it looks in the containers compared to the first batch!!!!! No separation. Looks like something I want to eat right now!
Just made some frozen strawberry jam. I have been making it for years like my mom. Just tried something different, I strain the berries to remove the juice. ( After I wash the berries there always seams like a lot of liquid) Still measured for the 2 cups berries. Results was that it set in 10 minutes and was ready to freeze and and had lots of chunky berries.Yum
This is so easy and delicious! So glad I found this recipe, thanks! I may try adding more pectin on my next batch to see how it changes the consistency even though I like it a little runny.
My strawberries all floated to the top of the jar instead of blending in. What would cause this?
Likley there was air trapped in the strawberries that caused them to rise. It’s still safe to eat, stir it together. and next time be sure they are crushed really well.
Can you use frozen strawberries?
Yes you can though they might be more juicy when they thaw. So make sure to have an extra package of pectin on had. If it doesn’t thicken up, add another pack of pectin into the mix.
What if you can only wait 12 hrs to freeze or refrigerate? Will it still be good?
Yes, it should be fine.
One little tip for making sure all the sugar dissolves is to put the strawberries and sugar in the microwave for 2-3 minutes before you add the pectin. I do this and let it sit while I prepare the pectin.
If I use the less sugar Sure Gel how much sugar do I use?
Follow the instructions on the box.