Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe: Quick, Fresh Jam Without Canning

Tips and tricks plus the recipe for Strawberry Freezer Jam.

FREE PRINTABLE Submit your information below to receive a printable label for your strawberry jam. We love strawberry freezer jam at our house—my mother-in-law spoiled us with it for years. It’s simple to make and always tastes fresher than store-bought versions.
Fresh strawberries are available most of the year, and when they go on sale it’s the perfect time to make several batches of freezer jam. Freezer jam is fast and keeps more of the fresh strawberry flavor than a long-cooked jam, which is one of the reasons we prefer it.

Why use pectin to make jam?

Pectin helps the fruit’s natural acids and the added sugar form a gel. Adding pectin shortens the “cooking” step and preserves a brighter, fresher strawberry flavor in the finished jam.

What you need to make freezer jam

In addition to the recipe ingredients, a few tools make the process easier:
– a wide-mouth funnel
– wide-mouth mason jars
– plastic lids (easier to use and seal for freezing)

How long is freezer jam good for in the fridge?

After thawing in the refrigerator, a jar of freezer jam will stay good for up to one month.

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Strawberry Freezer Jam

Homemade strawberry freezer jam is quick, fresh-tasting, and far superior to most store-bought jams.

Ingredients

• 2
  Cups
  Pureed strawberries (about 1 qt of strawberries)
  washed and hulled
• 4
  Cups
  Granulated sugar
• 3/4
  Cup
  Water
• 1
  Packet Sure-Jell fruit pectin

Instructions

1. Prepare jars or containers by rinsing with hot water and drying thoroughly.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pureed strawberries and sugar. Stir for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves, then let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
3. In a small saucepan over high heat, whisk together the water and pectin. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
4. Pour the hot pectin mixture over the strawberry mixture and stir for about 5 minutes until fully combined.
5. While still warm, fill jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace to allow for expansion in the freezer.
6. Screw on lids and let jars sit at room temperature for 24 hours before transferring to the freezer.
7. To use, thaw a jar in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving.

Recipe Notes

Frozen jam keeps well for 3–6 months in the freezer and up to 1 month in the refrigerator once thawed.

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Can you use glass jars for freezer jam?

Yes. Use freezer-safe tempered glass—most mason jars are suitable. Freezer jam doesn’t require a traditional vacuum seal, so stackable plastic containers with tight lids work too, but glass mason jars are attractive and practical.

We created a printable label for freezer jam that fits a 2-inch circle punch. You can cut them with a craft punch, die cutter, or scissors. Laminate the labels to protect them from freezer condensation, or use them as gift tags when giving jars away.

FREE PRINTABLE Submit your information below to receive the printable label. Strawberry freezer jam is a handy pantry item and makes a thoughtful neighbor, hostess, or welcome gift.

Celebrate strawberry season with these recipe ideas:
– strawberry shortcake cupcakes
– strawberry-stuffed French toast
– fresh strawberry cake
– three-ingredient strawberry popsicles
– strawberry lemonade slush