#4 Make Strawberry Freezer Jam
If you stock up and don’t think you’ll get to use all of the fresh strawberries in time, you can preserve them in jam.
Instead of canning, you can make a quick freezer jam. Freezer jam doesn’t require as much sugar as canning or any special equipment. It’s easy to make and once defrosted, can be refrigerated for up to a month.
To make a strawberry freezer jam, simply:
- Combine 2 cups of chopped strawberries with 4 cups of sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Boil ¾ cup of water with 1 packet of dry pectin. Then pour it over the sweetened strawberries and mix.
- Pour the jam into freezer-ready containers, leaving some space at the top. Let cool before sealing; then allow the containers to settle at room temperature for 24 hours before freezing.