The Ultimate Easy, No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam
Capture the fresh taste of summer with this easy, no-cook strawberry freezer jam recipe. You can make this vibrant fruit preserve in minutes, perfect for spreading on toast or swirling into yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min (plus chilling/freezing time)
- Yield: About 5 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: No-Cook Preservation
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and crushed
- 1 box (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin (optional, for a firmer set)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your containers: Wipe the rims of 5-6 small, freezer-safe jars or containers. Set aside.
- Crush the strawberries: Place the hulled strawberries in a bowl and crush them until you reach the desired consistency. You can use a potato masher or pulse them briefly in a food processor.
- Mix sugar and fruit: Stir the granulated sugar into the crushed strawberries until fully combined. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes.
- Add pectin (if using): If you are using pectin, whisk the powdered pectin and lemon juice into the strawberry-sugar mixture until no lumps remain. If you are skipping pectin, just stir in the lemon juice.
- Rest the mixture: Let the jam mixture stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture will thicken slightly.
- Fill containers: Ladle the jam mixture into your prepared freezer jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top. Wipe the rims clean.
- Cool and freeze: Place the lids loosely on the jars and let them cool on the counter for 30 minutes. Then, tighten the lids and transfer the jars to the freezer.
- Serve: The jam will be ready to eat once frozen solid, usually within 24 hours. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. This jam keeps well in the freezer for up to one year.
Notes
- For a low-sugar freezer jam, you can substitute half the sugar with a sugar substitute designed for preserving, but you must use the pectin for a proper set.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, use a blender to pulse the strawberries briefly before mixing with sugar.
- This recipe is a great canning alternative for busy days when you want homemade jam fast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 21
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0.1
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.3
- Cholesterol: 0