Strawberry Freezer Jam

June brings out the strawberries, if you have a surplus of strawberries and you are looking for recipes this freezer jam recipe may be just what you are looking for.

What You Need:

1 box of fresh strawberries, washed, drained and hulls removed 2 1/2 Cups of fresh pineapple, peeled and finely chopped 7 Cups sugar 2 packets (1 3/4 oz) powdered pectin 1 Cup cold water 4 pt plastic freezer containers with lids

How to Make It:

• Place strawberries in a large mixing bowl.
• Crush the strawberries with a potato masher.
• Measure out 2 1/2 Cups of strawberries and place in a separate bowl.
• Add the pineapple to the strawberries.
• 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 with the fruit.
• Stir well to combine.
• Continue stirring 4 minutes.
• Pour into the pt freezer containers and cover.
• Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
• Freeze after 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, about 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.