What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 strawberry freezer jam recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipes
No-Fail, Super Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam
30-minute Strawberry Freezer Jam
How to Make No-Cook Freezer Jam
Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe
Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam
Low-Sugar Strawberry Freezer Jam
Easy No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam
Strawberry Freezer Jam
What do I need for strawberry freezer jam?
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed strawberries (about 1 qt. fully ripe strawberries, stems removed)
- 4 cups granulated sugar.
- 3/4 cup water.
- 1 box Sure Jell Fruit Pectin (*see note)
- Containers to put the jam in – I like to use half-pint mason jars.
How do you thicken freezer jam?
How do you make jam from frozen strawberries?
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest in a large, heavy bottomed pot. …
- Since the berries are frozen, keep stirring everything until the sugar starts to dissolve and the berries start to melt. …
- Uncover, reduce the heat to low and keep simmering the jam for 35-45 minutes.
Can you freeze strawberry jam?
You can freeze jam in plastic or glass, and you can even freeze jam in zip lock freezer bags, just be sure to press out any extra air before zipping them up. Be sure to leave at least 1/2 inch free space at the top of the jar to allow for expansion in the freezer.
Why do you put lemon juice in strawberry jam?
The lemon juice lowers the pH of the jam mixture, which also neutralizes those negative charges on the strands of pectin, so they can now assemble into a network that will “set” your jam.
How long does homemade jam last in the freezer?
Fill jars with jam, making sure to leave 3/4-inch at the top so that it can expand. Store in the freezer for as long as 6 months. Once jam is defrosted, it will keep up to a week in the refrigerator.
Why does my freezer jam not set?
Magic! The other potential problem that can occur with freezer jam is that it doesn’t thicken and stays runny, even after the pectin is added and the jam has “rested”. The solution to this problem is two-fold. First of all, measure the fruit and sugar very carefully and don’t improvise.
Do you need to sterilize jars for freezer jam?
Making freezer jam requires no sterilizing or sealing of jars. Just clean your jars with hot, soapy water or run through the dishwasher.
Why did my strawberry freezer jam separate?
This is a fairly common occurrence, especially for cooked strawberry jam. Jam that separates is perfectly safe to eat. The jam separated because of the difference in the density between the liquid and the pieces of fruit.
Do you thaw frozen strawberries before making jam?
Get them into the jam pot before they thaw; the faster they defrost, the less juice escapes the fruits. This makes a thicker, tastier jam.
How do you thicken homemade strawberry jam?
If you prefer the jam to be even thicker, in a cup, mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water until dissolved and add the mixture to the jam. Stir and simmer for a few minutes. Repeat if needed, but keep in mind, the jam will thicken more as it cools.
Can jam be made from frozen fruit?
Jam made from frozen fruit will taste infinitely fresher and more delicious than a six- or seven-month-old jam even if it is made in peak season. So. Yes. You can make some damned fine jam from frozen fruit.