Nothing beats the simplicity of this Easy Freezer Jam Recipe. Strawberry Jam on your morning toast tastes even better when it’s homemade!
Looking for the most delicious Easy Freezer Jam Recipe? Strawberry Jam is by far my favorite… and this homemade version will earn you rave reviews! It’s SO yummy and bursting with flavor that you’ll never want to go back to store bought jam… there’s no comparison!
I honestly love making jam. There’s something kind of fun and therapeutic about the whole process of making homemade jams, and this is by far the easiest method. Plus… I’ve even found some fun shortcuts to make it go even faster.
Nothing beats a freezer stocked with yummy jam, and you’ll have enough to give as fun little Gifts in a Jar!
Go grab some fresh strawberries, and let’s get started…
Easy Freezer Jam Recipe Strawberry
Related:
Can I Use Regular Pectin for Freezer Jam?
When it comes to freezer jam, traditional pectin won’t set your jam up properly. Instead, you’ll want to use ‘Instant Pectin’ or ‘Freezer Pectin’.
What Kind of Container for Freezer Jam?
Freezer safe glass jars are my go-to when making freezer jam. Small, freezer-friendly plastic containers with sturdy lids work beautifully, too!
Can You Make Freezer Jam in Mason Jars?
Yes… you sure can! Just make sure to use ‘Freezer Safe’ mason jars and plastic lids when storing in the freezer. My favorite sizes to use are 4 oz. or 8 oz. mason jars.
Is Freezer Jam Better than Canned Jam?
Both freezer jam and canned jam are equally delicious. However, freezer jam is the perfect option if you want homemade jam, but don’t have a lot of time to make it.
Using a Stem Gem will make removing stems so fast… my favorite trick!
Option #1: For chunkier jam, you’ll hand mash…
Option #2: For smoother jam, you can use your Vitamix Blender or even a Blendtec to Puree…
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Recipe…
Sally writes: “Best freezer jam ever! Super easy! My son LOVES this on his PB& J!!”
Kristina writes: “Worked great!”
Kimberly writes: “Love it! I will never try another recipe again!”
Tabbie writes: “Made this tonight. It’s really sweet, but oh so perfect!”
Cass writes: “Just finished my batch…. tastes wonderful!”
Gail writes: “Love this recipe for strawberry jam, super easy”
Glenda writes: “My Granny used this recipe over 45 years ago when it was brand new and it’s still definitely the best, easiest and perfectly wonderful strawberry jam that I have ever tasted! You can’t go wrong with this recipe! Try it, you’ll love it!”
Sandra writes: “It’s good as an ice cream topping, too.”
Easy Freezer Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Fresh Strawberries {or Four 16 oz. containers}
- 1 1/2 cups of Sugar
- 5 tablespoons Ball RealFruit Freezer Pectin
Instructions
- For chunkier jam, Slice Strawberries, place in a shallow pan, and use hand masher to crush berries {consistency will depend on how chunky you like your jam}.
- For smoother jam, place stemmed Strawberries in your heavy duty blender, and puree. {I puree 2 lbs at a time, using the handle of a wooden spoon to smash down the berries from the top during the process} You'll end up with approx. 8 cups of puree.
- In Extra Large Mixing Bowl, stir together Pectin and Sugar.
- Add mashed berries into mixture, and stir for 3 minutes with a large wooden spoon.
- Carefully pour jam into freezer-safe jars. {I use the 4oz. – 8oz. size.}
- Let jam set for 30 minutes.
- After jam has set, affix lids, then store in your freezer until you’re ready to use your tasty jam.
Notes
Recipe yield varies slightly, but makes approximately up to nine 8 oz. jars or up to eighteen 4 oz. jars.
What You’ll Need to Make This Easy Freezer Jam Recipe:
Stem Gem Strawberry Huller
Ball Realfruit Freezer Pectin
Freezer Safe Canning Jars
Blender
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So have you tried this Easy Freezer Jam Recipe yet?
Share with us in the comments below!
delphine says
J’adore les fraises alors je me régale avec ces bonnes recettes
Merci
Heidi says
Merci beaucoup! Bonne journée 🙂
Gabby says
This may seem like a really stupid question but do you prepare the pectin at all by boiling it in any water? Or do you just stir it with the sugar dry? Thanks.
Heidi says
Hi Gabby… that’s a great question! You’ll just stir the pectin in dry with the sugar. Hope that helps. 🙂
Rebecca Dillon says
OMG this looks so good. Can’t wait to make my own!
Heidi says
Thanks, Rebecca… it really is ridiculously delicious, and you’ll LOVE how easy it is to make! 🙂
Beverly McDaniel Upchurch says
Heidi…
I am going to make your Freezer Strawberry Jam and have everything I need, including those pretty white caps for my freezer jars. My question is this:
Do you use the metal seal with the white caps when freezer the jam or do you leave them off the jars?
Thanks for your kind attention.
~Beverly
Heidi says
Hi Beverly! If you use the white plastic lids, no metal seal is needed. Hope that helps! Have FUN making your jam! 🙂
Karen says
Thanks! I made this with honey, instead of sugar. 1 C. honey to 4 lbs. strawberries. I used the “Less sugar” pectin, too. ALso added vanilla bean to it as suggested over at http://www.sowonderfulsomarvelous. LOVE!
Heather Ann Hoover says
Does this recipe only work with berries or will it also work with other fruits such as PEACHES???
Jennifer says
will it work with black raspberries? sick of paying almost $4/jar for black rasp jam!!
Darlene says
I just made this jam. It’s been about 2 hours and it is still not set. Will this continue to set? Do I just freeze it like this? In the Certo box the recipe there said to let it at room temp 24 hours, guess I’ll try that. The recipe there also used A LOT more sugar. I says adjusting the sugar will cause it to not set correctly. So will 1 1/2 c sugar in 4 lbs burries set the same way as 4 cups in 2 c strawberries?? I really hope this sets up, it looks great!
russ bombardieri says
my wife is type 2 diabetic, & really needs to watch her sugar intake. she loves strawberry jam, & i was wondering if i could substitute a sugar substitute (splenda) in your easy freezer jam recipe?
Dagmar says
Well im going to try this Thanks.
Vicki says
My family has decided on a homemade Christmas this year. I made several kinds of freezer jam. How long can I keep it safely out of the freezer on Christmas day? If I can’t, how can I cleverly package it up so it doesn’t spoil?
Vicki says
I want to make blackberry freezer jam. Are there any changes to this recipe if using blackberries?
Tiffany says
How much pectin is in a packet? I bought a value jar of pectin for freezer jam….
Kelly says
This turned out fabulous! Thank goodness we have strawberry farms surrounding us! Here are the measurements I used:
8 cups strawberries (I used my Vitamix blender)
1 1/2 cups sugar (will use one cup next time)
3 1/2 Tlb of freezer pectin
Thanks for the recipe.
nichole says
awesome, I made freezer jam for the 1st time last year but there was boiling involved so this looks WAY easier and I LOVE those little jars, perfect for gift giving @ the end of school!
Amanda says
My store didn’t have a package of the Pectin, so I had to buy a small container. Any idea how much I should measure out to use for this?
Becky says
Yes I too had to buy the container… Not sure how much to use.
Vicki says
I also had to buy the small container. I can’t figure out how much to use for this recipe. I’m makingit with raspberries.
Ashley says
The answer to this question is 5 TABLESPOONS Pectin.
4 cups crushed berries
1 1/2 cups sugar or splenda
5 T instant pectin
Cass says
Just finished my batch. It didn’t make quite the amount that the recipe said it would make….but it’s set up well and tastes wonderful! 🙂 Thank you again for posting!
Cass says
Thank you for taking your time to post this. The jars are cute! 🙂 I am going to be making some for my PB&J eating, bachelor boyfriend today. :))))
Tanya says
Wondering if the recipe can be doubled?
Janette says
I’ve made freezer jam using plastic and glass containers. They both freeze well. After it comes out of the freezer it has to go in the fridge. There is no shelf life it will mold. There is no cooking involved which is the difference from canning vs. freezer. If it comes out to running you probably used more fruit then what the recipe calls for or not enough pectin. In those cases save it as syrup for those pancakes/french toast and cheese cakes! :O))
Jacquie says
Can you use the classic glass canning jars? I make jam every year, but the old fashion way….and having the kitchen 200 degree’s in the middle of summer isn’t fun. This seems much easier, but I’m not sure the glass will freeze correctly. If anyone knows or has advice, please let me know.
Also, to reply to the post above. If you use the “less sugar” pectin, you won’t have to use as much sugar. Personally, I think it tastes much better with less sugar. It really brings out the flavor’s in whatever fruit you use (my preference is peaches)
Tanya says
Glass freezes just fine!
heather jones says
what would be the exchange if i used truvia or splenda? i would like to try this but with less sugar and calories.
thanks!
Karen Dorris says
I make this every year, my husband loves to use as a topping for cheesecake and ice cream!
Sara Hernandez says
Can you leave these out to give as gifts or do they have to go in the freezer right away?
Heidi says
Hi Sara ~ once the jam is out of the freezer, it lasts for quite awhile in the refrigerator. 😉 If you were giving it as a gift, and had a small refrigerator at work, you could store it in there. Or even in a cooler with blue ice?? Hope that helps!
~ Heidi
Joann says
Heidi,Heidi;
luv this easy jam.I work in healthcare and have made for all my clients.I use different fruits.they love love it.I’m thinkin about branchin out to different organizations in my field.I’LL SHARE the profits Heidi..going global…lol…
Anna says
I am excited to try this no cook freezer jam recipe. Thanks for sharing. My Grandmother says that if you make jam or jelly on a cloudy day it won’t set up right. My sister and I made grape jelly last fall (before we knew this “rule”) and it was a cloudy day and it didn’t set right. Just a thought to the runny jelly/jam.
~Anna
Lauren says
yea mine came out really runny too. its not setting… any advice on what i did wrong or what i can do to fix it?? thanks!
Kristina says
Did you use frozen fruit? Frozen fruit might have a little more water than fresh which may lend to a more runny consistency. If you used fresh try using less fruit or more pectin. Are you using freezer jam pectin? There is a difference. Head on over to my blog for more freezer jam recipes. WE LOVE IT! (I gotta whip up more we just used our LAST jar up!)
Heidi says
Once it is out of the freezer, it lasts for quite awhile in the refrigerator. 😉 If you were giving it as a gift, and had a small refrigerator at work, you could store it in there. Or even in a cooler with blue ice?? Hope that helps!
~ Heidi
Gayl says
I too am wondering if you have to freeze it? I would love to give it as gifts at work, but they wouldn’t be able to freeze it right away.
Rebecca says
Once out of the freezer are they shelf safe? I’d be afraid to give them as gifts if they couldn’t be out of the fridge for a bit. Anyone know?
Glenda says
@Grace–I would be cautious of using frozen fruit because of the water content. If you notice when say a frozen blueberry defrosts it is guishy and wet, unlike its fresh counterpart. I would be concerned that the added liquid would leave you with a runny jelly since no additional liquid is needed in the recipe. You could perhaps counter that with more Sure-jell but I’m not a canner.
KissesKats says
@Glenda et al re Frozen Fruit. I would defrost over a sieve to allow the excess moisture to separate, then use the fruit pulp for the jam. The juice can be used to flavor water, tea, other fruit juices, etc. Just remember, store-bought frozen fruits aren’t as ripe & full of flavor. I’ve never been happy: no matter how much sweetener I add, the product looks nice but it’s tart & without the true fruit flavor.
grace says
Could you use frozen fruits if you dont have fresh fruit?
Shelly says
YOu can also use SPLENDA for a low calorie one.. I made strawberry/blueberry jam a few weeks ago, and my kids loved it!
Kathy says
can this be canned? I don’t have a very big freezer and wouldn’t have the room to store this in it.
Rene Wagler says
I grew up eating this (40 years ago). It is delicious and my mom used to put it in plastic quart containers.
Tanya says
My mom is a diabetic so I make freezer jam for her with a lil variation…enjoy
Clean and slice 4 cups of fruit, such as strawberries, raspberries, peaches and plums. Put the fruit in your blender and blend until it is a crushed consistency or use potato masher for hand version. Add 1 1/2 cups of Splenda and 1/4 oz. of non-sugar freezer pectin (found at the grocery store). There is no need to add this sugar substitute in the same amounts as you would sugar in a regular jam recipe, as it will make the jam taste bitter. Stir the fruit and Splenda mixture for three minutes, until the Splenda and pectin are dissolved. Pour the jam into containers and freeze or refrigerate.
AK says
Thank You this was my question how to make it with out the sugar! Thanks Again
Lisa says
Thank you! I was wondering the same thing!!!!!
kirstin says
I love making freezer jam! I make it every year.
Regina says
Wow – so glad you shared this info – this is SO much easier than anything my mother did! And I LOVE the cute little jars – so thanks for telling where to find those too!
Shynea @ Penny Pinching Diva says
This looks absolutely delicious. I am definitely going to have to make this with my boys this summer.
Take care,
Shynea
Katie says
I am so excited to see this! I am going to give it a whirl! Thanks for posting! Stopping by from Tasty Tuesday!
Jessica @ This Blessed Life says
I love it! How easy! I’ve always made it with my SIL, and now I can do it myself. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Heidi says
Hi Jessica ~ it’s 1 1/2 cups sugar total. 🙂 I’ve made it for years this way, and it’s soooo yummy! Give it a try, and see what you think!
~ Heidi
shyla says
Can stevia be a replacement for the sugar and im sure it can, have you ever made it with an artificial sweetner?if so how much do you put in? thanks
Jessica says
Is it 1 1/2 cups total of sugar or 1 1/2 cups per pound of strawberries. I was telling my MIL about this and she said it doesn’t seem like enough sugar.
Kristina says
Play with it. I usually use 2 cups of sugar but you can use less. It might not set up right. try it out and see!
roberta says
Thanks for the recipe! I’ve been looking for a good one-can’t wait to try it!
Johnlyn says
Perfect timing! I bought jelly at the store yesterday and I thought – next time I need to figure this out.
Thanks for posting!
Michelle says
Could you use a food processor instead of hand mashing to save time? I think I may try that 🙂 Thanks for the great recipe…we go through tons of jam and it is so pricey in the stores for the good stuff!
marymary says
Michelle, if you use a regular blade in a food processor it chops them all up, or purees them, depending on how long you process them, and the texture’s just not as nice as the mashed berries.
But my food processor came with a blunt (not sharp), short blade — mine’s called a “dough blade” — and I discovered a few years ago that it’s great for mashing strawberries for jam! It has saved me lots of time.
Sherry says
Those jars are adorable! Great gift!
Alicia says
Would love to try this soon…
melissa says
@Heather: she said “stem” as in take the stems off, not steam. 🙂 It’s ok, I think you just read it wrong…..
Carla says
and Raspberries!
Heidi says
Hi Heather ~ no steaming is required for this easy recipe! Just use fresh strawberries from the garden… or grocery store! 🙂
~ Heidi
heather says
That is awesome! How do you steam the strawberries? I have heard of making the jam on the stove but not like this. Thanks!
Mary M says
The strawberries are STEMMED (removing the stem & leaves on top)not steamed.
Meghan says
If you like smooth jam, can you puree the strawberries instead of mashing them?
kcwerkema says
I have made the jam with black berries. It was good
Renee says
Wonder if this works with blackberries? We have a lot of them. Love your website by the way! Very pretty and awesome stuff on here!
Kerry says
Do you think you can use blueberries?
Lindsey says
I didn’t realize it could be so easy!! TFS!
Shannon says
Hey – Need a printable version of this! Just in time too..Looked at my plants yesterday and have LOADS or berrries just waiting to ripen!!
Heidi says
Hi Angela!
I found the jars and lids at Wal-Mart. 🙂
They were in the section by the dishes, with all of the other canning supplies.
~ Heidi
Sue says
Hi! Are the jars glass or plastic?
Heidi says
Hi Sue ~ the jars are the Ball Quilted Jelly Canning Glass Jars. 😉
~ Heidi
angela says
Where did you find those jars?