June and strawberries just go together in my mind. I've made strawberry shortcake this week and even had a strawberry shortcake waffle for breakfast. So, with strawberries on my mind, I decided to make some strawberry jam using my tried and true, easy recipe. I have made yummy peach jam, using fresh peaches and even blueberry jam using frozen blueberries. Any kind of homemade jam is like a little bit of summer sunshine on your morning toast or english muffin.
This recipe is great because I can use Splenda, and make this jam low carb. When it was cooking, the scent of strawberries filled my kitchen, as this easy jam came together, in just minutes. No pectin, no boiling jars required. The recipe requires two freezer jars and I fill one to use right away and one to freeze for later.
Easy Freezer Strawberry Jam
2 quarts fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cups sugar (or Splenda for baking)
2 T fresh lemon juice
Splash of water
Cut tops from strawberries and slice in half. Place in large pot with sugar (Splenda), lemon juice and splash of water. Bring to boil and cook for 40 minutes until liquid reduces and strawberries are soft. Scoop carefully, with slotted spoon, into 2 freezer jars. Liquid will set, once jam cools. Enjoy!
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Ooooo, do you mind if I pin this? (Not to mention, I'll be making it myself!)
ReplyDeleteYum. More food. Have a great weekend Vicky.
ReplyDeleteFound you via Lynne's Irish Garden House blog. I need a recipe for freezer jam, so I'm pinning this. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy neighbor always makes some and shares with me . . . YAY!
ReplyDeleteVicki, since I am the only one who eats strawberry jam, two jars would be perfect!...:)JP
ReplyDelete* reaches hand through computer screen for one of those delicious jelly topped muffins!! : )
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
I'd love to live next door to you...maybe I'd get a taste of all your wonderful strawberry creations!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
A friend of mine just gave me some she did..Haven;\' tried it yet..Still have some Smuckers to finish.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite and berries are so good right now ~ perfect to make jam!
ReplyDeleteI love strawberry Jam!! =)
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks so easy, thanks!
I had no idea this was that easy!!! I am grabbing extra strawberries while they are on sale next time I go to the store
ReplyDeleteI only make freezer jam anymore. Love it! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
Strawberries have just come in season, and I'm planning on making some jam. Yours is a recipe I'm going to try as you got me with the word easy.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Oh my, this looks soooooooo delicious. Thanks for the recipe and thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me.
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