Strawberry jam is a great way to preserve summer berries to enjoy later in the year. Strawberry freezer jam I super simple to make, too! This recipe only requires fruit, pectin, sugar and about 20 minutes to make a delicious strawberry jam to store in your freezer.
Freezer strawberry jam was one of my mom’s signature recipes. I had no idea any other jelly or jam existed when I was a kid because all we had was mom’s strawberry freezer jam. This week’s Sunday Supper theme is Summer Berries so it’s the perfect time to share my favorite jam recipe.
It’s very important to make sure you get the right pectin. You want classic pectin – the kind that requires you to cook the jam. I’ve tried the no cook, instant pectin and it just doesn’t work as well. The resulting jam doesn’t set as firmly as the cooked kind.
I use two different kinds of jars for freezer jam. The traditional half-pint canning jars work great and I love them because they are so pretty! But if you are leery of freezing glass, you can sometimes find plastic jars made specifically for the freezer. I haven’t seen them around this season, though, so you may need to search a little. They work great for freezing homemade chicken stock or homemade cream of mushroom soup, too.
Strawberry Freezer Jam #SundaySupper
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons pectin (NOT INSTANT)
- 3/4-1 cup white sugar
- Clean jars or other containers
Instructions
Put strawberries in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher. You will need 1 1/3 cups total mashed strawberries.
In a medium sauce pan (larger if making a larger batch), stir together strawberries and pectin. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a full rolling boil that can't be stirred down.
Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Bring mixture to a full boil again and then allow to boil, while stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Ladle jam in to desired containers and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
Refrigerate and use immediately or freeze for later.
Make sure to check out the other amazing berry recipes in this week’s #SundaySupper!
Breakfast & Brunch
- Angel Food French Toast with Blueberry Lemon Sauce by Neighborfood
- Blueberry Lemon Baked Doughnuts by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Blueberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal by Pies and Plots
- Overnight Strawberry Stuffed French Toast by In The Kitchen With KP
- The Best Blueberry Muffin by Supper For a Steal
Sweet & Savory Berry Recipes
- Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Wild Blueberry Sauce by Noshing With The Nolands
- Red, White, and Blue Chicken Salad by MarocMama
- BBQ Strawberry Pizza by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Jams, Jelly, Sauces & More
- Blackberry Ketchup by Healthy. Delicious
- Four-Berry Jelly by Blueberries and Blessings
- Mixberry Jam with Merlot by The Urban Mrs
- Roasted Strawberry Tarragon Butter by Gourmet Drizzles
- Strawberry Freezer Jam by Growing Up Gabel
Desserts
- Strawberry Crumb Bars by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- No-Bake Frozen Berrylicious Cracker Cake by Shockingly Delicious
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Chips by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Lattice-Top Blueberry Pie by Hip Foodie Mom
- Caramelized White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake by Vintage Kitchen
- Strawberry Shortcakes by Juanita’s Cocina
- Berrylicious Ice Cream by NinjaBaking.com
- Stove Top Berry Crumble by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Strawberry Yogurt Popsicle by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Peggy’s Cove Blueberry Grunt by Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Chocolate-Raspberry Yoghurt Cookies by What Smells So Good?
- Strawberry Ice Cream by Basic N Delicious
- Financiers with a Summer Berry Salad by The Lovely Pantry
- Strawberry Pretzel Salad by Curious Cuisiniere
- Strawberry-Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Parfaits by The Weekend Gourmet
- Summer Berry Salad with a Honey Citrus Dressing by Runner’s Tales
- Strawberry Pop-Tart Ice Cream by Foxes Love Lemons
- Strawberries with Cannoli Cream by Comfy Cuisine
- Almond Cake with Blackberry Mascarpone Filling by Ruffles & Truffles
- Oregon Strawberry Sundae {Dairyfree} by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Blackberry Pie w/Brandied Whipped Cream by Webicurean
- Vo-Vo’s Famous Strawberry Cheesecake by Family Foodie
- Raspberry Mousse by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Mini Strawberry Cheesecake with Walnut Crust by Soni’s Food
- Salted Caramel Strawberries With a Crunchy Nut Coating by Sue”s Nutrition Buzz
- Strawberry Blueberry Stuffed Monkey Bread by Daily Dish Recipes
Cocktails, Drinks & Smoothies
- Berry Berry Smoothie by Momma’s Meals
- Blueberry Infused Vodka by Big Bear’s Wife
- Blueberry Moscow Mule with Homemade Ginger Beer by I Run For Wine
- Goji Berry Martini by Magnolia Days
- Irish Cobbler by girlichef
Party Planning
- Recipes + Tips to Create A Summer Berry Cocktail Bar by An Appealing Plan
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