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Super Easy No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam

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Capture the fresh taste of summer strawberries in under 30 minutes with this beginner-friendly, no-cook strawberry freezer jam recipe. This method requires no canning and delivers vibrant flavor perfect for toast or yogurt.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and crushed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or adjust for low sugar jam option)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered low-methoxyl pectin (optional, for a firmer set)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your strawberries: Wash, hull, and crush the fresh strawberries. You can crush them by hand or pulse them briefly in a food processor until they reach your desired consistency.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the crushed strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add pectin (if using): If you are using pectin for a firmer set, sprinkle the powdered pectin over the fruit mixture and stir vigorously for 3 minutes. If you skip pectin, proceed to the next step.
  4. Rest the mixture: Let the jam mixture sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sugar to fully incorporate. Stir occasionally.
  5. Jar and freeze: Pour the jam mixture into clean, freezer-safe containers, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace. Seal the containers and let them cool on the counter for 30 minutes before transferring them to the freezer.
  6. Thaw before serving: When ready to eat, thaw the jam in the refrigerator for several hours or on the counter for about an hour. This jam is best used within 3 weeks from the freezer for peak flavor.

Notes

  • For a low sugar jam option, you can reduce the sugar to 1/4 cup, but using pectin is highly recommended in that case for a proper set.
  • This recipe captures the fresh taste of summer fruit preserves better than cooked jams because it avoids heat processing.
  • This jam is excellent as a quick breakfast topping on toast, mixed into plain yogurt, or used as a filling for simple desserts.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, use a blender (like a Blendtec) to pulse the strawberries until smooth before mixing in the sugar.

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