Strawberry  Freezer Jam

Strawberry Freezer Jam

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(Super Easy - Beginner Recipe)

• 2 cups fresh (not frozen) strawberries (I bought a quart.)

• 4 cups white granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup water

• 1 package Surejell Fruit Pectin (I have not tried other brands.  I prefer Surejell for fruit jams.)

• 6+ half pint canning jars plus lids/rings (or plastic containers will work fine).  (I like to have extra clean just in case I have extra from leaving extra headspace.  

(This is the recipe from the Surejell packet except now they don't provide paper instructions in the box and you have to go online for it at Kraft Foods.  Bah!  Just give me back the paper instructions!)

Instructions:

1. Wash/sterilize glass jars and lids/rings (or wash plastic containers, if using plastic) (I used my dishwasher and just ran them through a normal cycle.)

2. Wash berries well.  (I did a double wash because mine were pretty sandy.)  Remove and discard stems. 

3. Crush strawberries thoroughly.  (I used a pastry blender because the sharp edges worked great to break down the berries.)

4. Measure exactly 2 cups mashed fruit into large bowl. I like to use a bowl with a spout for easy pouring.)

5. Stir in sugar. Stir well and let stand 10 min., stirring occasionally.  (Set a timer.)

6. In a small saucepan, mix the water and pectin. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling and stirring 1 minute (Set a timer and time for exactly 1 minute). 

7. Add the boiled pectin/sugar mixture to the mashed fruit/sugar combo which is in the bowl. 

8. Stir 3 minutes. (Set a timer.)

9. Fill containers/jars.  Allow a good 1 inch of head space because the freezer causes expansion. Add lids/rings.

10. Filled jars (w/ lids on) should sit at room temp for 24 hours before freezing.

11. Label and freeze.

12. To serve, remove from freezer to thaw and ENJOY!