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Easy No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe Perfect for Quick Homemade Jams

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A quick and simple no-cook strawberry freezer jam recipe that requires no boiling, perfect for busy days and homemade gifts. This jam preserves the fresh flavor of strawberries with a vibrant, spreadable texture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (600g) fresh strawberries, hulled and mashed
  • 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar
  • 1 package (1.75 oz or 50g) no-cook fruit pectin (e.g., Certo)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Optional: fresh herbs like mint or basil, finely chopped
  • Optional: honey or alternative sweeteners (may affect set time)
  • Optional: frozen strawberries (thawed and drained before mashing)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 4 cups (600g) of fresh strawberries and hull them. Place in a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher until desired consistency is reached (3-5 minutes).
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar with 1 package (50g) no-cook fruit pectin. Stir gently to blend and avoid clumping.
  3. Add the sugar-pectin mixture to the mashed strawberries. Pour in 1/2 cup (120ml) water and 1 tablespoon (15ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  4. Stir vigorously with a sturdy spoon or spatula for about 3 minutes until the texture thickens slightly and all sugar crystals dissolve.
  5. If using, fold in optional herbs or honey now, adjusting sweetness or flavor to taste.
  6. Spoon the jam immediately into clean glass jars, leaving about 1/4 inch (6mm) headspace. Seal jars tightly with lids.
  7. Let jars sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer to the freezer. Jam will fully thicken after about 24 hours in the freezer.

Notes

Use only no-cook pectin designed for freezer jam to ensure proper setting. Stir thoroughly for 3 minutes to activate pectin and dissolve sugar. Store jam in freezer for up to one year; once thawed, keep refrigerated and consume within 3 weeks. If jam is too runny after thawing, stir well to firm up. Sterilize jars and lids before use to prevent spoilage.

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