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The Ultimate Easy No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam (Beginner Friendly)

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Make homemade strawberry jam in under 30 minutes with this no-cook, no-canning recipe. You capture the fresh flavor of summer berries using just a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and crushed
  • 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin (like Sure-Jell)
  • 6 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare your freezer containers. You need clean, freezer-safe jars or containers with lids that seal well.
  2. Crush the strawberries. You can use a potato masher or pulse them lightly in a food processor. You want them broken down but still slightly chunky.
  3. Measure the crushed fruit into a large bowl.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk the powdered pectin into the sugar until it is completely combined. This prevents lumps.
  5. Add the sugar-pectin mixture to the crushed strawberries. Stir well for about 3 minutes until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
  6. Let the mixture sit on the counter for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the pectin to activate and the mixture to thicken slightly.
  7. Ladle the jam mixture into your prepared freezer containers, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top for expansion.
  8. Wipe the rims clean, seal the jars tightly, and let them cool to room temperature.
  9. Place the jars in the freezer. The jam will be ready to eat once frozen solid, usually within 24 hours.

Notes

  • This recipe uses commercial pectin for a reliable set without cooking. This is the secret to quick freezer jam.
  • For the best flavor, use ripe, sweet strawberries.
  • This jam keeps well in the freezer for up to one year. Once thawed in the refrigerator, use it within 3 weeks.
  • If you want a smaller batch, you can easily cut the recipe in half.

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