This no-cook strawberry freezer jam is the perfect way to capture the bright, fresh flavor of peak-season strawberries without turning on the stove. By using a light fruit pectin and corn syrup, you achieve a lovely spreadable consistency that retains the vibrant color and natural taste of the fruit. It’s incredibly simple to make, requiring just a few minutes of prep work before chilling. Enjoy it spread on warm toast, dolloped over pancakes, or swirled into yogurt for a sweet, homemade touch. Since it isnâÂÂt cooked, the jam has a distinctly fresh fruit quality that cooked jams often lack. Keep it in the freezer for quick access to summer flavors all year round.
No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam
Description
This no-cook strawberry freezer jam is the perfect way to capture the bright, fresh flavor of peak-season strawberries without turning on the stove. By using a light fruit pectin and corn syrup, you achieve a lovely spreadable consistency that retains the vibrant color and natural taste of the fruit. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly simple to make, requiring just a few minutes of prep work before chilling. Enjoy it spread on warm toast, dolloped over pancakes, or swirled into yogurt for a sweet, homemade touch. Since it isnâÂÂt cooked, the jam has a distinctly fresh fruit quality that cooked jams often lack. Keep it in the freezer for quick access to summer flavors all year round.Ingredients
Directions
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Hull and thoroughly crush the strawberries, working one layer at a time, until you have 4 cups of crushed fruit.
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Measure out 1/4 cup of the sugar and mix it thoroughly with the pectin package to prevent clumping.
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Place the crushed strawberries in a large bowl.
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Gradually add the pectin-sugar mixture to the strawberries, stirring vigorously to combine.
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Let the mixture stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
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Stir in the corn syrup and mix well.
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Gradually stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of sugar until completely dissolved.
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Ladle the jam quickly into clean, scalded containers.
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Cover immediately with tight-fitting lids.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 583.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 151.1g51%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Sugars 125.7g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.