How to Make Strawberry Freezer Jam, with Video

Making jam at home can be super easy if you make freezer jam. And one of our all time favorite jams to make is strawberry freezer jam. You only need 3 ingredients and about 15 minutes to make it. I know it’s super fast to make.

Even if you’ve never made freezer jam before you can make this jam, seriously you can. Scroll on down to get the recipe, watch the recipe video and get the jam making tips so even your first batch of jam will turn out perfectly.

Making strawberry jam is a summer activity we do each year. Since I was a kid my mom alway made strawberry jam. We’d go out and pick strawberries then bring those luscious balls of sweetness home.

We’d get to devour a few, they are so good fresh from the fields. Then we store a few in the refrigerator, because you have to make strawberry shortcake anytime you go berry picking.

Some would go into the freezer for later and finally the rest would be made into jam. The delicious freezer jam that tastes like a fresh strawberry right from the field.

Last year, I made a batch of strawberry freezer jam with MCP pectin. It was great too. I didn’t want to add the corn syrup in, so I changed the recipe just a little from what the box said and it turned out great. You can see that strawberry jam recipe here.

This year I opted to purchase my favorite brand of pectin, Sure-Jell.

I like Sure-Jell for two reasons.

One, it always sets up. I have yet to have a batch not set up by following the directions in the box. My mom, grandma, and aunt have used it for years too.

Two, it doesn’t take anything extra, like corn syrup. Just berries, sugar and Sure-Jell.

If you have never tried making your own freezer jam, let me tell you it is super easy.

I know making jam can be a little intimidating, if you’ve never done it before. I forget that, because I grew up canning, making jam, and putting up things in the freezer with my mom, since I was young.

But let me assure you, if you’ve never made jam before, you can make this jam.

A Few Strawberry Freezer Jam Tips,

1. Measure the sugar and the berries separately. I’ve often been interrupted while I was measuring and you need to have accurate measurements with jam making. If you measure them together and forget how much you put in, your stuck. If they are in separate bowls, just start again.
2. Mash the berries, one cup at a time. If you try to mash too many berries you’ll end up with too big of pieces.
3. If you use a food processor to mash the berries, make sure to not overdo it. Jam should have chunks of fruit in it.
4. Follow the directions that come with your pectin. I like Sure-Jel, but maybe you want to use a different brand. Be sure to follow the directions to get the best set.
5. Use ripe but not overly ripe or underripe  fruit. If you use fruit that is underripe, you’ll get a firm set and less flavor. Overripe fruit and you’ll end up with a soft set.
6. Don’t reduce the sugar in the recipe. This is really important. If you want a lower sugar jam, use the lower sugar pectin.

How to Make Strawberry Freezer Jam (Video Tutorial)

I made a quick video, so you could see just how easy it is to make your own homemade freezer jam.

Can’t see the video? Try here!

Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam (Step by Step Instructions)

1. Prepare the Strawberries

Wash and hull the strawberries by taking the stem out. Then taking a cup of berries at a time crush them with a potato masher. You want chunks of berries left with juice.

You can use a food processor but it’s easy to over process the berries and have berry liquid instead of crushed berries. Jam should have chunks of berries in it.

2. Prepare Ingredients

Measure out 2 cups of the crushed berries into one bowl. In another bowl measure out 4 cups of sugar.

3. Combine the Strawberries and Sugar

Pour the crushed strawberries into the sugar bowl and stir. Keep stirring until all the sugar is moistened with the berry juice.

Set aside for 10 minutes. Stir about every 2-3 minutes just to get the sugar starting to dissolve.

4. Prepare the Pectin

Once the strawberry mixture has set for 10 minutes it’s time to prepare the pectin.

In a small saucepan add 3/4 cup of water. Stir in the Sure-Jell. Heat the pectin mixture over high heat until it boils. Boil for 1 minute then remove from the heat.

5. Combine Strawberries with Pectin Mixture

Add the pectin mixture into the strawberry mixture and stir. You’ll want to stir for about 3 minutes or until the sugar is fully dissolved.

6. Place into Freezer Containers

Spoon the strawberry freezer jam into freezer containers. Add the lids and let the freezer jam set on counter at room temperature until jam sets up, about 24 hours.

7. Store in the Freezer

Place the jam into the freezer. We keep our freezer jam up to a year in the freezer.

Here’s the recipe that I use with Sure-Jel pectin. It’s in the box too, but one year, there wasn’t any recipe paper in any of the boxes I purchased.

I’ve included it below just in case that happens to you too.

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Ingredients Needed for Strawberry Freezer Jam

Strawberries
Sure-Jell (this is a better price than at my local Winco Foods)
Freezer Jam Containers

If you give making your own freezer jam a try I would love to hear how it turned out. If you have any question leave them below in the comments.

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Other Jam Recipes You’ll want to Try

Raspberry Freezer Jam
No Pectin Blueberry Jam
No Pectin Plum Jam