Strawberry Freezer Jam

5 from 1 vote

Quick and easy Strawberry Freezer Jam with fresh strawberries and just three simple ingredients that can be stored in the freezer for up to a year.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Set Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings: jars

Calories: 319kcal

Wash the strawberries. Remove the tops and slice the strawberries into a large mixing bowl. Mash the strawberries with a potato masher or pulse them in a food processor until chunky but not pureed. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, mix sugar and Sure-Jell.
Add one cup of water and bring to a boil, over medium-high heat, stirring continuously. When a rolling boil is reached, cook for one minute. Remove from heat.
Add the crushed strawberries into the mixture and stir until fully combined.
Pour into jars, leaving a little space at the top for expansion when freezing. Wipe the rims and put the lids on the jars. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Then refrigerate until serving or freeze.

YIELD: 6-12 oz jars or about 9 half pint jars

Storage:

To Store: Jam can be stored, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 4 weeks.
To Freeze: Jam can be frozen for up to 1 year.

Tips:

The recipe requires approximately 4 pints of berries.
When prepping the berries, I like to wash them and put them in a colander to drain the excess water. Then, I remove the tops and slice them before I mash them. It makes it easier to get the consistency without too much mashing. The berries can be left in large pieces if you prefer a chunkier jam.
When crushing the berries, add a few to the mixing bowl, crush them with a potato masher, and then add another layer. That is a great way to get some more crushed than others.
I like to use recycled and washed jelly jars without labels for storing the freezer jam. They are a perfect size! Some of them even have a decorative lid that is fun if you’re planning to give the jam to a friend or neighbor.