I purchase a lot of strawberries for Critter. Since she has so many food allergies, it’s always nice to have an easy snack on hand. I had purchased two 16 ounce containers when she decided, as a picky toddler, she was tired of strawberries. That left me contemplating ways to use the berries. Pie? Cake? Another dessert? While I was going through the pantry making out a shopping list, I noticed we were out of jam. Since Bryan loves strawberry jam, I thought, “Why not whip up a batch of Strawberry Freezer Jam?” I wanted something new and different so I researched recipes until I found a Strawberry Vanilla jam recipe. Then, I proceeded to change and add ingredients to get a version I wanted. I came up with this Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam recipe and everyone in the family has been enjoying it. Plus, since it’s simple to make, I count that as a cooking win!
How to Make Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam
This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, but it tastes so good no one will be able to tell! It’s the perfect accompaniment to a breakfast, brunch, or any holiday meal where you will be adding biscuits to the menu. I make my recipe in my Bellini Kitchen Master so that I don’t have to stir. If you don’t have a cooker that automatically stirs for you, be sure to walk by the jam and stir frequently. If not, it can stick to the bottom and scorch.
Be sure to make sure the strawberries are thoroughly mashed before you begin. You can run them through a food processor or blender for a few seconds or mash them by hand using a potato masher. New cook tip: Wash the berries and cut off the green leaves at the top before you begin.
Printable Recipe:
- 2 pounds (2 16 ounces containers) strawberries, washed, stems removed, and coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, depending on taste
- 3 tablespoons instant pectin
- Place strawberries, lemon juice, almond extract, sugar and honey in a large bowl. Make sure strawberries are coated with mixture. Allow the strawberry mixture to stand 30 minutes.
- Add strawberry mixture to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Add pectin, 1 tablespoon at a time, and stir well after each addition. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Divide mixture and add to 8 ounces plastic freezer containers. Store in freezer for up to one year or in the fridge for a month.
You can store the mixture in 8 ounces glass jars IF you leave 1/2 inch of space at the top of the jar for expansion. To use the jar method, allow the mixture to cool before pouring into jars and freezing. I prefer the plastic freezer containers because I know I don’t have to worry about broken glass.
What is your favorite easy jam recipe?
I have never made freezer am, but now I want to!
Love this!! My grandma used to make homemade jam and always had it on hand. I’d love to follow after her tradition and try out your recipe!
Freezer jam is my jam. No, seriously…all joking aside, this reminds me so much of my grandmother’s recipe. She used to make it and freeze it in those plastic quart boxes, remember those? Love this, thank you for sharing.
I do! My mom had those little quart boxes. I’d love to find them and use them again,
Homemade jam is always the best and I love this idea for keeping it on hand throughout the year.
I love making my own jams too! Nothing beats the fresh homemade jam. Love the pretty strawberry colors. Perfect recipe.
All we eat is strawberry jam in my home, but I never make my own. This looks easy enough that I have no excuse not to try it 🙂
I super love strawberries! I wouldn’t say no to this, i must try this recipe too!
I have a bunch of strawberries I’ve frozen for freezer jam. This sounds like an easy and yummy recipe.
Homemade jams are the best and even better when using seasonal fruit. Strawberry season in Florida starts in January I am sure I will make a lot of jam
My grandma used to make her own jam. I can’t believe I’ve never tried it. I bet the kids would love it!
We love jams and being able to make it at home is one of the things that I surprisingly enjoy. I think this is a must try! I’m sure the kids will love it!
I love the fact this is gluten free and dairy free! I’ve made different jam recipes before and I would love to give this one a try.
Homemade strawberry jam and toasted bread. Perfect breakfast or snack for me. I did not know it was that easy to make, and to learn that it can last up to a year if stored in the freezer is awesome. I’ll make this soon.
My mother used to make a recipe similar to this! I will have to try yours since I don’t know hers.
I love making my own jam! It’s really lovely, plus you’re sure about the ingredients. I think this one’s a must try! I love that it’s dairy free, especially since I have people in the family that’s lactose intolerant.
This is my kind of jam. It sounds easy enough, and simple enough that I could do this in no time.
I love jam and never tried to make it at home. I will have to try this one!
I have never attempted to make my own jam. I am always afraid I will just let the ingredients go to waste. However, reading through this recipe, it seems that I am ready to try. Thank you for sharing. if I am successful with this, I will make more for my mom and sisters. 🙂
To be completely honest, I have never made jam before. I have always been kind of intimidated by it, but I think I could try this recipe. It sounds delicious!
I have always wanted to make jam, but wasn’t sure how to do it. This seems so easy!
I’ve never made jam before. This sounds easy (and delicious!) enough to give it a try!
Leave it to the toddlers to change their minds! LOL
This looks delicious and easy to make. I love it!!
I’ve never made freezer jam, but I can see I need to try it soon! this looks great!
This must be so tasty! I’d love to use it in some sandwiches and treats. I’m glad it’s easily frozen if there is extra!
I love the thought of making my own jam but it can often seem rather intimidating. This recipe sounds far easier than others I have seen and I know my kids would enjoy it.
Oh cool! I’ve never heard of freezer jam before. I’ll have to give this a try. It sounds AH-mazing!
I have always wanted to try making my own jam. I use it a lot, so I am going to try it one of these days.