Three-Berry Freezer Jam

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + standing Cook: 10 min.

Makes

6 half-pints

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
Give in to temptation and buy fresh berries in bulk. You’ll be glad you did when you transform those ripe little gems into a sweet spread that can also get you out of a gift-giving jam. —Shannon Becker, Burton, Ohio
Three-Berry Freezer Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 5-1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
  • 3/4 cup water

Directions

  1. In a food processor, process the berries in batches until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine fruit pectin and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add to fruit mixture; stir constantly until sugar is dissolved, 4-5 minutes.
  3. 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 12 months.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 92 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.