This No Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam is the tastiest homemade freezer jam that can be made in less than 30 minutes!!
Summer is here and I am ready to restock my freezer with this strawberry freezer jam. My kids much prefer this homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam over a store-bought jam any day! In fact, they almost won’t eat store-bought anymore! I always make sure my freezer is stocked with some. When strawberries are in season, I always make a bunch to last us through the winter, so I don’t have sad kids!
How to Make Strawberry Freezer Jam
This recipe is almost impossible to mess up if you follow the step by step instructions and measure everything! You can make it from start to finish in under 30 minutes easily and it doesn’t require any heating or boiling of ingredients!! I also love this recipe, because it does use less sugar than many of the freezer jam recipes I’ve tried in the past.
Items Needed:
- Strawberries
- Sugar
- Ball No Cook Freezer Pectin
- Containers — glass jars or plastic containers
- Food Processor (optional — makes things easier)
Strawberry Freezer Jam Instructions:
Clean and sterilize your containers.
Start by mixing Mix pectin with sugar in a bowl.
Thoroughly wash the strawberries. I like to wash them by soaking them in 4 parts water and 1 part vinegar for a few minutes. Afterward, pat dry.
If using a food processor:
Slice the tops off of the strawberries and then quarter them. Place the quartered strawberries in your food processor and pulse them a few times. Then take a spatula and push them strawberries down off the slides. Then pulse until desired consistency. I personally like ours to have a little texture. But, others prefer to have it completely smooth.
If mashing by hand:
Hull the strawberries and dice into small pieces. Then use a potato masher to mash the strawberries, one layer at a time, to your desired consistency.
Add the jam mixture to your cleaned and sterile jars. Leave at least ½ headspace, because the jam mixture will expand a little when it freezes.
Allow the jars to sit for 30 minutes before using or freezing!
Strawberry Freezer Jam Tips
What Containers Should I Use?
You can use glass jars or plastic containers! I suggest using 8 oz containers, but if you’re a large family you could use a bigger container if you want. I will link my two favorites below!
- Ball Plastic Pint (8oz) Containers (3 Count per Pack (2-Pack)) — so 6 containers total!
- 8 oz Glass Jars 24 pack — I like the shape of these jars!
How long can freezer jam last in the freezer?
This no-cook freezer jam can be frozen for up to 1 year! Once defrosted, it is good for 3 weeks in the refrigerator. I suggest only keeping one container in the fridge at a time and freezing the rest!
What’s the best way to thaw the freezer jam?
Remove the container from the freezer and put it in the fridge overnight to thaw. I sometimes leave it on the counter for a few hours to get the thawing process started and then I place it in the fridge to finish thawing.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, you can! Allow the frozen strawberries to thaw completely and use them just as you would fresh fruit — substituting equal amounts frozen strawberries to fresh strawberries.
Can I use less sugar?
I do not suggest using and altering this recipe if you’re looking for a jam recipe that uses less or no sugar. SURE-JELL has pectins and recipes that are low sugar or no sugar needed. I suggest referencing them if that’s the type of recipe you’re looking for!
What type of pectin should I use?
There are several different brands of pectin out there and they are all different. For this recipe, you want to make sure to use Freezer Pectin! I always use the Ball Real Fruit Freezer Pectin. Most other types of pectin have you add it to water and boil it on the stove top. Then it requires a small sitting period, before adding it to your fruit. Those recipes will also be different amounts of fruit and sugar. So again — Freezer Pectin is the was you want to go!!
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Freezer Strawberry Jam
Equipment
- Bowl
- Knife
- Measuring Cup
- Potato Masher
- Food Processor (optional)
- Jars and/or Containers
Ingredients
- 3 ⅓ Cups Strawberries mashed
- 1 ⅓ Cup Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Ball Real Fruit Freezer Pectin
Instructions
- Wash and steralize the containers.
- Start by mixing the pectin and sugar in a bowl.
- Thoroughly wash the strawberries. I like to wash them by soaking them in 4 parts water and 1 part vinegar for a few minutes. Afterward, pat dry.
- If using a food processor:Slice the tops off of the strawberries and then quarter them. Place the quartered strawberries in your food processor and pulse them a few times. Then take a spatula and push them strawberries down off the slides. Then pulse until desired consistency. I personally like ours to have a little texture.
- If mashing by hand:Hull the strawberries and dice into small pieces. Then use a potato masher to mash the strawberries, one layer at a time, to your desired consistency.
- Add the jam mixture to your cleaned and sterile jars. Leave at least ½" headspace, because the jam mixture will expand a little when it freezes.
- Allow the jars to sit for 30 minutes before using or freezing!
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Notes
What Containers Should I Use?
You can use glass jars or plastic containers! I suggest using 8 oz containers, but if you're a large family you could use a bigger container if you want. I will link my two favorites below!- Ball Plastic Pint (8oz) Containers (3 Count per Pack (2-Pack)) -- so 6 containers total!
- 8 oz Glass Jars 24 pack -- I like the shape of these jars!
How long can freezer jam last in the freezer?
This no-cook freezer jam can be frozen for up to 1 year! Once defrosted, it is good for 3 weeks in the refrigerator. I suggest only keeping one container in the fridge at a time and freezing the rest!What's the best way to thaw the freezer jam?
Remove the container from the freezer and put it in the fridge overnight to thaw. I sometimes leave it on the counter for a few hours to get the thawing process started and then I place it in the fridge to finish thawing.Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, you can! Allow the frozen strawberries to thaw completely and use them just as you would fresh fruit -- substituting equal amounts frozen strawberries to fresh strawberries.Can I use less sugar?
I do not suggest using and altering this recipe if you're looking for a jam recipe that uses less or no sugar. SURE-JELL has pectins and recipes that are low sugar or no sugar needed. I suggest referencing them if that's the type of recipe you're looking for!What type of pectin should I use?
There are several different brands of pectin out there and they are all different. For this recipe, you want to make sure to use Freezer Pectin! I always use the Ball Real Fruit Freezer Pectin. Most other types of pectin have you add it to water and boil it on the stove top. Then it requires a small sitting period, before adding it to your fruit. Those recipes will also be different amounts of fruit and sugar. So again -- Freezer Pectin is the was you want to go!!Nutrition
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*This post was originally published in June 2014 and has been updated with new pictures, video, and instructions.
Yummm! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
So delicious! My kids love it!
I love this recipe! Thank you so much!
Yay! Thanks friend!
Mmm! Love this time of year and the jam making canning craze that begins! Thanks for sharing!