Strawberry Freezer Jam

One of my earliest childhood memories is picking strawberries in the middle of the Idaho summer with Frank. We would pick for hours, eating most of them,  and then bring the leftovers into the house for Mom to make into jam. I absolutely love homemade jam on toast, biscuits, pancakes, and ice cream. It is strawberry season in Virginia so it's the perfect time for this fantastic recipe!

Here is an easy step-by-step process for making delicious freezer jam.

                                    1. Buy fresh strawberries. I used 4 quarts to make the jam.

2. Pulse strawberries in food processor. You will need 8 cups of strawberry puree.

3. Heat 2 packets of Sure-Jell (Pectin), 2 cups of water, and 3 cups of raw sugar over medium high heat stirring frequently. When sugar mixture begins to boil, stir for 1 minute and remove from heat. Add strawberry puree and stir for another minute.

4. Add jam to 8 oz freezer containers leaving 2 inches at the top for expansion. I had enough jam to fill 16 containers. Let sit uncovered for 2 hours, cover with lids and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours to set up. 

5. Share with friends and family! Jam will last 3 weeks in fridge and up to a year in the freezer.