Volunteer Gardener

Strawberry Freezer Jam

  • 2 cups finely crushed strawberries
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 package powdered pectin
    (check expiration date!)
  • 3/4 cup water

Combine strawberries, lemon juice and sugar. Let stand about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine pectin and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil one minute, stirring constantly. Add pectin to fruit mixture, stirring 3 minutes. Ladle jam into can or freezer containers, leaving 1/4" headspace. Adjust two-piece caps. Let stand at room temperature until set, up to 24 hours. Label and freeze.

Yield: about 6 half pints.

 

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