Strawberry Freezer Jam
Top all your favorite biscuits and treats with sweet, bright summer strawberries all year long with easy-to-make Strawberry Freezer Jam!
Servings 48 ounces
Calories 69kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries hulled and smashed
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime zest (optional)
- 1.75 ounces fruit pectin
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and smashed strawberries (see note) in a large bowl and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the water and pectin to the pan and whisk together. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow the pectin mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the pectin over the strawberry mixture. Stir and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Pour the jam mixture into six 8-ounce freezer-safe mason jars. Be sure to leave about 1/2-inch of space at the top.
- Let the jars rest on the counter for 24 hours. Then, store them in the freezer.
- Allow the jam to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
Notes
Freezer jam can be kept in the freezer for up to 1 year. Once thawed, it'll last up to 3 weeks in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
