Sunday, May 13, 2012

Strawberry Freezer Jam

Adapted from the recipe on the package of Ball freezer jars

2 lb strawberries
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp fruit pectin (most of a small box)

Rinse strawberries and drain. Let warm up to around room temp if they have been in the fridge. Hull strawberries and cut into halves or quarters (or smaller if they are very large). Crush strawberries using a food processor (or blender or potato masher...), leaving some larger fruit chunks as desired, until you have 2 1/2 c. Stir sugar and pectin together, then add strawberries. Stir for 3 minutes, then place in freezer jars. Let stand for 30 minutes to thicken.

My notes:
1 c quartered strawberries made about 3/4 cup puree
I used about 3/4 of my 2 lb package of strawberries
I made the jam in a 4 cup measuring cup, which makes for easy pouring into jars
Yield was 3- 8 oz jars plus about 2 oz extra
Total active time about 45 minutes

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