Strawberry Sundae Freezer Jam

Source: Ball Canning website. Cooking time is actually cooling time.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 5 jars

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder, sifted
• 1 (1 5/8ounce) package  freezer jam pectin (Use Ball Fruit Jell Freezer Jam Pectin or similar)
• 2 3⁄4 cups strawberries, crushed
• 1  cup banana, smashed
• 1⁄4 cup maraschino cherry, drained & chopped
• 3  tablespoons  slivered almonds, Coarsely Chopped & Toasted (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine sugar, cocoa powder and pectin, stirring until well blended.
2. Add strawberries, bananas, cherries and almonds, if using.
3. Stir for 3 minutes.
4. Ladle jam into 5 (8-ounce) glass or plastic freezer jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; Apply lids.
5. Let jam stand at room temperature until thickened, about 30 minutes.
6. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.