After my weekly shopping trip to Meijer, I decided to make some freezer jam. Organic strawberries were on sale for a decent price. I only needed about 3 lbs. to make 5- 1/2 pint jars. I found "No cook" freezer jam pectin. I think you can find it in Walmart or really any store. The whole process took about 15-25 minutes. The jam can stay in the fridge for 3 weeks or in the freezer for up to a year. I just have the leftovers in the fridge.
Strawberry Freezer Jam
1 packet of "no cook" freezer jam pectin
1-1/2 cup sugar
3 to 4 lbs. strawberries, tops removed and crushed
Stir packet of pectin and sugar together then stir in crushed strawberries. Stir for 3 minutes. Fill freezer containers. Tighten lids. Let sit on counter for 30 minutes to allow the jam to thicken. Place in freezer.
On the back of the packet they give these directions, as well as the quantities to make different fruits into jam. For example, it takes about 12 medium peaches peeled and crushed to make the same amount of jam.
This was really fun and easy! I know we will enjoy the jam this winter, along with our other freezer goodies. Hoping to make applesauce with our neighbors apples on Saturday! Cinnamon applesauce too! YUM!
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