Strawberry Freezer Jam

Another spring treat that my Grandmother makes is Strawberry Jam. For years now she has been using the recipe included in the Sure-gell package. Is it brimming with sugar? Yes! But it's a yearly delectable I would say is a must. And on next week’s homemade bread, divine! Go ahead and give it a try, it only looks like it’s harder to make than what it is!

Ingredients

2 cups crushed strawberries (buy 1 qt. fully ripe strawberries)

4 cups  sugar, measured into separate bowl  ( for a low sugar recipe see here)

3/4 cup water

1 box  SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin

 

Directions

1 RINSE 5 (1-cup) plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Stem and crush strawberries thoroughly, 1 cup at a time. Measure exactly 2 cups prepared fruit into large bowl. Stir in sugar. Let stand 10 min., stirring occasionally.

2 MIX water and pectin in small saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling and stirring 1 min. Add to fruit mixture; stir 3 min. or until sugar is almost dissolved. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)

3 FILL all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or in freezer up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using. Sure Jell Recipe