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Easiest No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam

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Capture the bright taste of summer with this incredibly simple, no-cook strawberry freezer jam. This beginner-friendly recipe requires minimal ingredients and no water bath canning, letting the fresh berry flavor shine through.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare your jars: Wipe down four to five 8-ounce freezer-safe jars and lids with a damp cloth. Set them aside.
  2. Crush the strawberries: Place the hulled strawberries in a large bowl. Mash them thoroughly using a potato masher until you reach your desired consistency. You want some texture remaining.
  3. Combine sugar and pectin: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and the powdered fruit pectin until they are fully mixed.
  4. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Add the sugar-pectin mixture and the lemon juice to the crushed strawberries. Stir constantly for exactly three minutes. Do not overmix or stop stirring during this time.
  5. Fill the jars: Carefully spoon the jam mixture into the prepared jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
  6. Remove air bubbles: Gently tap the jars on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Wipe the rims clean with a damp cloth.
  7. Seal and cool: Place the lids on the jars and screw on the bands until fingertip tight. Let the jars sit on the counter at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the jam to begin setting.
  8. Freeze: Transfer the jars to the freezer. This **strawberry freezer jam** is ready to eat once frozen solid (usually 24 hours). It keeps well for up to one year.

Notes

  • This recipe is designed for freezer storage only; do not process in a water bath canner.
  • For a lower sugar option, you can substitute half the sugar, but you must use liquid pectin instead of powdered pectin and follow its specific instructions.
  • If you use frozen strawberries, thaw them completely before crushing and use them immediately in the recipe.
  • This jam tastes best when used within six months for the brightest flavor.

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