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Strawberry Freezer Jam with Video

June 22, 2015 by Missy Rakes 70 Comments

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You’ve got to try this quick and easy 3-Ingredient Strawberry Freezer Jam. It’s full of fresh flavor and tastes like strawberry shortcake in a jar!

You've got to try this quick and easy 3-Ingredient Strawberry Freezer Jam. It tastes like strawberry shortcake in a jar!

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The Easiest Strawberry Jam Recipe EVER

I made freezer jam for the first time back in 2015 and ever since then I’ve been hooked. I love it because it’s easier to make (no cooking is involved) than traditional jam, it uses less sugar and it tastes just like fresh strawberries. The only downside I can think of is that you can’t really give it as a gift since it needs to remain frozen.

Normally I pick around 9+ quarts of strawberries each year to freeze and make into jam, but with our move I didn’t get a chance this year. I didn’t want to miss out on all the fun so I decided to use store-bought instead.

I made a small batch of freezer jam which took less than an hour from start to finish. This is the perfect beginner recipe for jam because it’s so fast and easy.

Give it a try and I know you’ll be hooked just like me. Also, be sure to check out the recipe links below for fresh, homemade biscuits and bread  to spread your delicious jam onto when you are done.

 How to Make 3-Ingredient Strawberry Freezer Jam:

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Wash strawberries and remove stems.

Crush strawberries with potato masher until no large pieces remain.

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In separate bowl, mix sugar and pectin.

Add sugar mixture to crushed berries and stir for 3 minutes.

Ladle mixture into clean half pint jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

Let stand 30 minutes and freeze until use.

Need homemade bread and biscuit recipes for your jam? Here are a few of my favorites:

English Muffin Bread
Southern Style Biscuits
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
Greek Yogurt Zucchini Muffins

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Strawberry Freezer Jam

This Strawberry Freezer Jam tastes like strawberry shortcake in a jar!
Prep Time40 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: freezer, Jam, Strawberry
Servings: 4 half pints
Calories: 457kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts fresh strawberries should equal 3 1/3 cups when crushed
  • 1 1/3 cup sugar
  • 4 tbsp Ball RealFruit Instant Pectin

Instructions

  • Wash strawberries and remove stems.
  • Crush strawberries with potato masher until no large pieces remain.
  • In separate bowl, mix sugar and pectin.
  • Add sugar mixture to crushed berries and stir for 3 minutes.
  • Ladle mixture into clean half-pint jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  • Let stand 30 minutes and freeze until use.

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Notes

You may substitute Splenda for the sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 90g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 278mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg

This easy no-cook strawberry freezer jam uses only three ingredients and tastes like heaven in a jar!

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  1. Donna Conte says

    March 28, 2018 at 2:09 am

    I make frozen strawberry jam every year but my recipe calls for lemon. I know why lemon is used so when your jam comes out of the freezer will it turn brown when you have it out for awhile. Can you re freeze your jam?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      March 29, 2018 at 11:51 am

      Mine has never turned brown. I believe you can refreeze it.
      Reply
  2. Alicia says

    July 5, 2018 at 8:54 am

    I've never made freezer jam-when you take it out of the freezer do you just store it in the refrigerator after you open it?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      July 9, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      Yes
      Reply
  3. Monica Taylor says

    August 22, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    I made the strawberry freezer JAM and it turned out a little runny I am going to make another batch should I add anything? Thank you Monica
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      August 25, 2018 at 8:07 am

      It is generally runnier than traditional jam.
      Reply
  4. Mary sweeney says

    September 3, 2018 at 9:49 am

    I made the 3 ingredient freezer strawberry jam. It is in my freezer right now. I have a question concerning the pectin. I used Sure Jell fruit pectin & their instructions say to add a cup of water to sugar & pectin in saucepan & boil 1 minute. I read this after I followed your directions. Do you think not boiling will be ok. Thank you.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      September 3, 2018 at 7:11 pm

      You are supposed to use Instant Pectin that is especially made for freezer jam. I don't think yours will set.
      Reply
  5. Carol says

    November 22, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    I made this strawberry jam several months ago and put in freezer..but my freezer was inadvertently unplugged for an unknown time..all contents thawed..I s this jam still safe to eat? Thanks
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      November 26, 2018 at 9:33 am

      Mold is the only concern with the Jam.
      Reply
  6. Susan says

    April 2, 2019 at 5:26 pm

    Yes i also made this and a bit thin and runny. How would I change to make a little thicker?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      April 4, 2019 at 9:42 am

      I think freezer jam is just runnier than traditional jam. The only thing that I could suggest is trying different kinds of pectin or adding something like chia seeds that absorbs moisture.
      Reply
  7. Ruth kirby says

    May 7, 2019 at 9:37 am

    Can you use real fruit that does not say instant
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      May 10, 2019 at 9:18 am

      No, you need Instant Pectin for the jam to set.
      Reply
  8. Tammy says

    June 29, 2019 at 9:04 pm

    We love this jam! I’ve made it for several years now and we find it’s the perfect consistency. My 8 yr old daughter has said she won’t eat any other store bought jam she will only eat the freezer jam that I make!? ???
    Reply
  9. Aimee says

    August 5, 2019 at 12:50 am

    Thank you for sharing. Going to try this. I have a current blueberry freezer jam recipe I use every Christmas that I give as a gift . No pectin but it does use unflavored gelatin and sets up nicely. It will last in the fridge 2 weeks before freezing. Maybe unflavored gelatin would help for those who thought it a bit runny ??
    Reply
  10. Debi says

    June 19, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    Love this recipe and have used it the last couple of years. Have you ever made it with peaches or do you have a recipe for peach freezer jam. Just curious...thanks

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      June 22, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      I don't have a peach freezer jam recipe, but I believe that Ball does on the Instant Pectin label.
      Reply
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