Freezer Strawberry Jam
"I love this on waffles or pancakes, it's so simple to make and taste so good, why bother with anything else. To make Raspberry Freezer Jam: Substitute 6 cups raspberries (3 cups crushed) increase the sugar to 5 1/4 cups. This makes about 5 cups of freezer jam."
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (324 g)
- Calories 719.2
- Total Fat - 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 0 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 24.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 186.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.7 g
- Sugars - 171.5 g
- Protein - 0.9 g
- Calcium - 10.5 mg
- Iron - 0.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 11.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Mash strawberries with potato masher or in food processor until slightly chunky (not pureed) to make 2 cups crushed strawberries.
Step 2
Mix strawberries and sugar in large bowl. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Mix water and pectin in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Pour hot pectin mixture over strawberry mixture; stir constantly for 3 minutes. Immediately spoon mixture into freezer containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe rims of containers; seal. Let stand at room temperature about 24 hours or until set.
Step 4
Store in freezer up to 6 months or in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
Step 5
Thaw frozen jam and stir before serving.
Tips
- Freezer containers
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Be sure to use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter jam, add up to 4 1/4 cups of sugar.
- Substitute 4 cups of blackberries for the strawberries to make a tart jam. The benefit of this substitution is that it will create a unique flavor with a more acidic taste.
- Substitute 4 cups of blueberries for the strawberries to make a sweeter jam. The benefit of this substitution is that it will create a jam with a sweeter flavor, which may be more appealing for those with a sweet tooth.
Blueberry Freezer Jam Substitute 6 cups blueberries (3 cups crushed) for the strawberries, and increase the sugar to 5 1/4 cups. This makes about 5 cups of freezer jam.
Buttermilk Pancakes with Freezer Strawberry Jam - These fluffy pancakes are the perfect vessel for the sweet and tart flavor of the strawberry jam. The combination of the tart jam and the light and fluffy pancakes is sure to make this a breakfast favorite!
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Burritos - These burritos are the perfect accompaniment to the pancakes. The savory bacon and eggs provide a delicious contrast to the sweet and tart strawberry jam. The burritos are also easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them a great option for a quick and delicious breakfast.
FAQ
Q: How long will the jam last?
A: It can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months, or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Q: Does the jam need to be refrigerated?
A: Yes, it should be refrigerated after opening.
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Fun facts:
The strawberry is the most popular berry in the world, with Americans alone eating almost 8 pounds of them in a single year.
In the Victorian era, strawberry jam was a symbol of wealth and status as it was expensive to make due to the high cost of sugar.