Description
Capture the sweet, fresh taste of summer with this easy strawberry freezer jam recipe. Made with ripe strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and special freezer jam pectin, this no-cook jam sets quickly and tastes vibrant and natural. Perfect for spreading on toast, stirring into yogurt, or topping desserts, it’s a delightful way to enjoy strawberries year-round without the fuss of traditional canning. This recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare, with simple ingredients and no special equipment required. Store it in the freezer and savor the fresh fruit flavor anytime you like!
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 package freezer jam pectin
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Crush the strawberries gently in a large bowl, leaving some chunks.
- Stir in sugar and let sit for 10 minutes until juices form.
- In a separate bowl, mix pectin and lemon juice until dissolved.
- Stir pectin mixture into strawberries and sugar for 3 minutes until fully combined.
- Pour jam into clean, freezer-safe containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Refrigerate for 3 to 24 hours to set, then store in freezer.
- Thaw in refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Use fully ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Do not substitute freezer jam pectin with regular pectin.
- Always use clean utensils to avoid contamination.
- Label jars with date for freshness tracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-24 hours
- Category: Preserves / Spreads
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American