If you’re looking for a simple way to turn fresh berries into tasty jam, try this recipe for Easy Freezer Jam!
What You’ll Need:
- 4 lbs. of Fresh Berries {use berries grown in your yard to save $$!}
- 1.5 cups of Sugar
- 1 Pkg. Ball Freezer Jam Pectin {can be found at most Wal-Marts}
- Freezer-safe canning jars or small tupperware containers.
The Recipe:
- Wash, stem & slice berries {I chose strawberries}, then place in a shallow pan.
- Use masher to crush berries {consistency will depend on how chunky you like your jam}.
- This is what the strawberries look like after they’ve been mashed…
- In separate bowl, mix together pectin and sugar.
- Add mashed strawberries into mixture and stir for 3 minutes.
- Scoop jam into small freezer-safe jars or tupperware containers. {I prefer to use the 4oz. – 8oz. size.}
- Let the jam set for 30 minutes, then store in your freezer until you’re ready to use your tasty jam. Enjoy!
- Store in freezer for up to 1 year, or in refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Recipe makes approximately six 8 oz. jars or twelve 4 oz. jars.
The Yummy Finished Product:
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Looks great!!I am glad you joined us for TMTT this week.
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I have made this before, its my favorite kind of jam because it tastes so fresh.
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love this recipe I think I will make a bunch of it
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Wow!! I need to try this…PRONTO!
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I just started making freezer jam this summer and can't believe I waited this long!
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I need to try that! Looks like I'll be needing a bunch of strawberries this week!
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That looks pretty easy. I think I may make a WalMart run and get some pectin and some jars and give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration!
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I make freezer jam every year with my product equally divided between raspberries and strawberries. I love to freeze the red fruits because they keep their glorious color. I put by blueberry and blackberry jam the old fashioned way. They make great gifts for Christmas. Your jam looks delicious.
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How great is this! Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
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Waht a great blog entry! I loved (and printed) so I can make this very soon! Thanks so much for the recipe!
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Thanks so much for linking up to Momtrends' Friday Feasts. Hope to see you again next week!
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Mmmm! Now I need to get my hands on some fresh berries!
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Great refreshment for summer days!
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I've been saving my baby food jars to do this! Do you know how long I can keep it in the fridge after I have thawed it?
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I just got this recipe today. With the plastic "Ball Freezer Jars" I purchased yesterday and this very simple method and recipe I can begin making my jams today! I cannot believe I waited this long to try this. Thanks so much for making yhis information available to so many of us out here ~Betty~
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A good way to use some of this jam is to make peanut butter and jelly bars.
1 pkg french vanilla cake mix
1/2c butter or margarine (stick form)
1 12oz jar jam
1 10 oz pkg peanut butter chips
Heat oven to 375ยบ. Grease rectangular pan, 13 H 9 H 2 inches. Mix cake mix (dry), butter and egg in large bowl with spoon (mixture will be stiff). Press evenly in pan, flouring fingers if necessary.
Microwave jelly in microwavable bowl uncovered on Medium 1 minute. Spread evenly over mixture in pan leaving 1/2in from the edge. Sprinkle peanut butter chips over jam.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Cool completely. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. For easier cutting, use sharp or wet knife.
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I have also made peanut butter and jam thumbprint cookies
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
1 Cup creamy peanut butter
1 Cup brown sugar (packed)
1 Egg
(1/4 JAM (I love rasberry jam for this)..optional)
Heat oven to 350*
Mix dough and roll into teaspoon size balls
make a thumbprint in each cookie (or use the large backside of a melon baller)
Place about a 1/4tsp of your favorite JAM (not jelly) in the center. Bake 10min, let cool and ENJOY!
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