Strawberry Freezer Jam with Liquid Pectin

Strawberry Freezer Jam with Liquid Pectin

mason jar

Preserving Method: Freezing

Makes about 4 (8 oz) half pints


You will need

  • 2 cups of crushed strawberries (about 2 1-lb containers)  
  • 4 cups sugar  
  • 1, 3-oz pouch  Ball®RealFruit™ Liquid Pectin  
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice  

Directions

  1. Combine prepared fruit* with sugar in a large bowl, mixing thoroughly. Let stand 10 minutes.
  2. Add entire contents of Ball®RealFruit™Liquid Pectin pouch and lemon juice. Stir for 3 minutes.
  3. Ladle freezer jam into clean Ball® freezer jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Apply caps and let jam stand in refrigerator until set, but no longer than 24 hours. Serve immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
  4. *To Prepare Strawberries: Hull and crush one layer at a time using a potato masher.