Strawberry Freezer Jam
Taste of Home
Strawberry season is in early June here in Indiana. A dear friend gave this recipe to me when we lived in Germany. It is good on ice cream, too!
SERVINGS: 72
CATEGORY: Condiment
METHOD: Freezer (Jams, Jellies or Pickles)
TIME: Prep: 40 min. + freezing
Ingredients:
- 2 quarts fresh strawberries
- 5-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
Directions:
Wash and mash the berries, measuring out enough mashed berries to make 4 cups; place in a large bowl. Stir in the sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes.
In a small saucepan, bring water and pectin to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add to fruit mixture; stir for 3 minutes.
Pour into jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year. Yield: 4-1/2 pints.