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30-Minute No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam

Close-up of a small glass jar filled with vibrant, chunky strawberry freezer jam.
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Make quick, easy strawberry freezer jam without cooking or traditional canning. This beginner recipe uses commercial pectin for structure or can be made pectin-free.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and crushed
  • 5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin (like Sure-Jell) OR 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (for pectin-free version)
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter (optional, to reduce foam)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your jars: Wash and dry 5 to 6 half-pint (8 oz) freezer-safe jars and lids. Set aside.
  2. Crush strawberries: Place the hulled and crushed strawberries into a large bowl.
  3. Mix pectin and sugar (Pectin Version): In a separate small bowl, whisk together the powdered pectin and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until combined.
  4. Combine ingredients (Pectin Version): Add the pectin-sugar mixture and the remaining 4 cups of sugar to the crushed strawberries. Stir gently for 3 minutes until the sugar begins to dissolve. Stir in the optional butter.
  5. Combine ingredients (Pectin-Free Version): Add all the sugar and the lemon juice to the crushed strawberries. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  6. Fill jars: Ladle the jam mixture into the prepared freezer jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
  7. Remove air bubbles: Tap the jars gently on the counter to release trapped air. Wipe the rims clean with a damp cloth.
  8. Seal and cool: Place the lids on the jars. Let the jam cool to room temperature on the counter for about 1 hour.
  9. Freeze: Transfer the sealed jars to the freezer. The jam will set as it freezes.

Notes

  • This jam is best used within 6 months for optimal flavor.
  • If you prefer a lower sugar jam, look for low-sugar pectin products, as reducing sugar in this recipe without adjusting pectin will prevent proper setting.
  • For a smoother jam, pulse the strawberries briefly in a food processor instead of crushing by hand.

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