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The Easiest 4-Ingredient No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam

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Capture the taste of summer with this simple, no-cook strawberry freezer jam. This recipe uses only four ingredients and sets quickly, giving you bright, fresh berry flavor without the hassle of traditional canning.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, crushed
  • 7 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 package (1.75 oz) instant fruit pectin (like Sure-Jell)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly wash and hull the strawberries. Crush them using a potato masher or pulse briefly in a food processor until you have a coarse crush. Measure out 4 cups of crushed strawberries.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crushed strawberries and the lemon juice. Stir them together.
  3. In a separate small bowl, measure out the instant fruit pectin.
  4. Add the pectin to the strawberry mixture. Stir vigorously for exactly three minutes. Do not stop stirring during this time.
  5. Slowly add the granulated sugar to the fruit mixture while continuing to stir. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, about two more minutes.
  6. Let the jam mixture stand, undisturbed, for 30 minutes. Do not stir during this resting period. The jam will begin to thicken.
  7. Ladle the thickened jam into clean, freezer-safe jars or containers, leaving about a half-inch of headspace at the top.
  8. Wipe the rims clean and seal the containers. Place the jars in the refrigerator for 24 hours to fully set before moving them to the freezer.
  9. Store the jam in the freezer for up to one year. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.

Notes

  • This recipe is designed for freezer storage only; do not process in a water bath canner.
  • For the best flavor, use ripe, fresh strawberries.
  • If you prefer a lower sugar jam, you can substitute half the sugar with a sugar substitute designed for jam making, following the pectin package directions for adjustments.

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