Simple Strawberry & Pineapple Freezer Jam
By Lori,
March 21, 2012
A beautiful fresh strawberry and pineapple jam.
Total Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield:: 4 pots of jam
Rating:: 5 stars - based on 1 review(s)Ingredients::
Strawberries, washed and hulled - 2 1/2 cups - 2 1/2 cups
Fine sugar - 7 cups
Pectin, powdered - 2 packs or 1 3/4 oz
Water, cold - 1 cup
1 pt Freezer containers with lids - 4Instructions:
Place strawberries and pineapple into a large mixing bowl and crush with a potato masher.
Slowly add the sugar and stir until well combined.
Place the cold water in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the pectin.
Stir continuously until water begins to boil.
Boil 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Pour the water mixture into the fruit, and stir well for 3-4 minutes.
Pour into the freezer containers and cover loosely.
Let stand at room temperature overnight and then freeze for at least 24 hours
Jam will stay good in the freezer for up to 6 months.
To use, remove from freezer and allow to come to room temperature (approx. 1 hour).
The defrosted jam will keep for up to 3 weeks if refrigerated.
Published on March 21, 2012 09:33