Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam

I have to share with you all how easy it is to make homemade freezer jam! I made some last night and decided to take a few photos along the way!

Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam, originally uploaded by jenib320.

The instructions aren't difficult at all. I simply follow the quick & easy freezer jam directions that come along with the Sure Jell Pectin.

Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam, originally uploaded by jenib320.

Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam

1 quart strawberries (fully ripe!)
4 cups of sugar
1 box Sure Jell Premium Fruit Pectin

Makes 6.5 half-pints.

Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam, originally uploaded by jenib320.

1. Rinse fruit, cut off tops, and quarter strawberries.

Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam, originally uploaded by jenib320.

2. Using a food processor, immersion blender, or regular blender, crush berries, but be sure not to puree. Jam usually has bits of fruit.

Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam, originally uploaded by jenib320.

3. Measure 2 cups of crushed fruit into a large bowl. Add 4 cups of sugar. 4. Mix well. Allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam, originally uploaded by jenib320.

5. Combine pectin and 3/4 cup of water in a small saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Let boil for 1 minute.

Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam, originally uploaded by jenib320.

6. Stir pectin mixture into fruit/sugar mixture. Stir until sugar has completely dissolved, around 3 minutes.

Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam, originally uploaded by jenib320.

7. Pour into containers, leaving 1/2" of space. Put lids on and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours. After, you can refrigerate for up to 3 weeks and freeze for 1 year.

How seriously easy is that? You all should definitely try it while strawberries are still cheap! :)