Homemade jam, made from fresh fruits, is always delicious. But freezer jam tastes even better, because the fruit isn’t cooked. It tastes more like fresh fruit.
Because it’s low in sugar, don’t keep it at room temperature or it will spoil. Store it in the freezer and it will keep for up to a year. Keep it in the refrigerator and it will stay fresh for about a week. But once you and your family try a spoonful on toast, pancakes, oatmeal, ice cream or yogurt, don’t be surprised if it disappears far more quickly.
Here’s a simple recipe from foodandhealth.com that’s quick, easy and delicious.
Easy Berry Freezer Jam
Makes 3 cups
- 1 cup crushed fresh, ripe strawberries
- 1 cup crushed fresh, ripe raspberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered pectin
- 1/2 cup water
Combine strawberries and sugar, then let stand for 20 minutes.
Combine pectin and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Let boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Pour the pectin mixture over strawberry mixture, and stir constantly for 3 minutes.
Pour jam into jelly jars or frozen food containers, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top of each jar.
Cover at once, then let cool to room temperature.
Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 year.
