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Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe: No Canning Needed

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Make homemade strawberry freezer jam in under 30 minutes. This beginner-friendly, no-cook recipe captures fresh berry flavor for year-round enjoyment without water bath canning.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, crushed
  • 7 cups sugar
  • 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin (like Sure-Jell)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Instructions

  1. Wash and hull the strawberries. Crush them using a potato masher or a food processor until you reach the desired consistency.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crushed strawberries and the sugar. Stir well until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk the powdered fruit pectin with the lemon juice, if using.
  4. Add the pectin mixture to the strawberry and sugar mixture. Stir vigorously for 3 minutes to fully combine the pectin. This step is important for setting the jam.
  5. Immediately pour the jam mixture into clean, freezer-safe containers, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
  6. Wipe the rims clean, cover the containers tightly, and let them sit on the counter for 30 minutes to allow the mixture to start setting.
  7. Place the containers in the freezer. Your easy freezer jam recipe is ready to store for up to one year.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use firm, ripe strawberries.
  • This recipe makes a small batch perfect for quick preserving.
  • Thaw jam overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Once thawed, use within 3 weeks.
  • If you prefer a jam without commercial pectin, you must cook the fruit down significantly, which changes this from a quick, no-cook recipe.

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