Strawberry freezer jam
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- Prep Time20 min
- Total Time55 min
- Makes5 1/2 cups
Ingredients
2 454-g pkgs strawberries, hulled and chopped (about 6 cups)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 45-g pkg freezer-jam pectin, such as Bernardin
2 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
CRUSH strawberries to a chunky purée with a potato masher in a large bowl. It should measure about 5 cups.
COMBINE sugar, pectin and zest in a medium bowl. Sprinkle over the strawberries and stir to combine. Let stand for 3 min, then stir well.
LADLE into 6 clean 1-cup canning jars, leaving ½-in. headspace from rims. Wipe rims clean, then secure lids tightly. Let stand for 30 min. Jam will be very softly set. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 year.
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Nutrition (per tbsp)
Calories 18, Protein 1g, Carbohydrates 5g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 6mg.
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