Strawberry Freezer Jam

"Freezer jam is the very best because the berries are not cooked. It tastes like fresh fruit. Strawberry jam in my husbands favorite."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
4
Yields:
4 cups
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ingredients

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directions

  • Wash and rinse containers (make sure they are sterile).
  • Prepare the berries crushing one cup at a time using a potato masher.
  • Measure exact amount of berries and juice and place in a large bowl.
  • Measure the exact amount of sugar (no sugar substitutes) and stir into the prepared fruit; mix well and let stand for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • While waiting, in a small bowl, stir the Certo fruit pectin into the lemon juice.
  • After the 10 minutes has gone by with the berries, stir the pectin mixture into the prepared fruit.
  • Stir constantly until sugar is completely dissolved and no longer grainy--about 4 minutes (a few sugar crystals may remain--it's O.K.).
  • Pour into prepared containers, leaving a 1/2" space at the top for expansion during the freezing; cover.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours till set.
  • You may store in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks or store in the freezer for up to one year; thaw in the refrigerator.

Questions & Replies

  1. is the pectin in the strawberry jam recipe liquid or powdered?
     
  2. is the envelope of pectin liquid or powder in the strawberry jaqm recipe?
     
  3. So, I have waited the 24 hours & checked my jam. Complete fail for me. I followed the instructions to a T but the jam did not gel. The fruit separated & now what I have is a lovely strawberry syrup for ice cream & pancakes. I have no idea what I did wrong. Anyone have any idea what I did wrong?
     
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Reviews

  1. I've never made freezer jam before. I followed this recipe exactly as written. My jam seemed to separate after I put it in the jars. My question is did the Certo need to be cooked before adding it to the fruit? Because I just mixed it with the lemon juice and added it to the prepared fruit like the recipe said. I hope I haven't ruined it.
     
  2. I froze some strawberries to make jam for the holidays and this is the recipe I chose. I am so glad I did, because it is excellent! My family is going to enjoy it all winter long!
     
  3. A wonderful fresh-tasting strawberry jam. I love the look, taste and smell of this jam!
     
  4. This is my favourite jam. When Im at 'home' I always make sure my Mum has some in her freezer. On my last visit I brought home some liquid Certo and made my own yesterday. I chose this recipe and it is perfect. Thanks for sharing. (I did use a pouch of liquid Certo in place of the dry Certo)
     
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  1. You can't imagine the great taste until you try it. Positively sinful no matter what you use it on..toast,ice cream, shakes,etc.
     
  2. This is my favourite jam. When Im at 'home' I always make sure my Mum has some in her freezer. On my last visit I brought home some liquid Certo and made my own yesterday. I chose this recipe and it is perfect. Thanks for sharing. (I did use a pouch of liquid Certo in place of the dry Certo)
     

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