This Low Sugar Strawberry Freezer Jam recipe is so easy to make and it is perfect for those who are looking for a delicious jam that is not too sweet. This jam sets up quickly and easily, and it is a great way to enjoy strawberries all year long.
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ You only need three ingredients to make this easy freezer jam recipe.
✔️ No need to worry about water baths or pressure canners with this recipe.
✔️ Perfectly sweet and delicious and stores beautifully in the freezer.
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- fresh strawberries
- pure cane sugar
- Sure-jell low sugar powder pectin box (that's the pink box).
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for this great jam! For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Clean the berries. Remove the stems, mash strawberries, and measure out exactly 4 cups of fruit.
- Measure the exact amount of sugar into a large pot. Add the pectin and whisk together.
- Add crushed strawberries, pectin sugar mixture to a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Boil for exactly one minute - a hard boil you can't stir down.
- Remove from heat, ladle the hot pectin mixture immediately into the freezer container, leaving ½ inch headspace for expansion at the top.
- Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours before refrigerating or freezing.
Equipment
- measuring cup
- large bowl
- potato masher
- large pot
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- airtight container or glass jars
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FAQ's
The reason you mash the berries as opposed to dicing them is because it releases the juices in the berries.
Do not change the amount of sugar. Add the amount of sugar the recipe calls for or it may not set up correctly.
No, I don't recommend substituting honey in this recipe, as it can affect how the jam sets up.
No, you need to use the low sugar pectin to make sure this freezer jam sets up correctly.
Things to know
If you've never made jam before, read through the full recipe and instructions before beginning and check out my post on How to Make Jam.
- If you want to make extra, don't double the batch. Make two separate batches of jam. For some reason doubling changes the chemical make-up of the recipe.
- Do not use a food processor to mash the berries, use a potato masher.
- Allow the jam to cool completely before freezing. Leave a little space in the top of the container for expansion.
- I prefer to storer freezer jam in a plastic container rather than glass. When the jam freezes it expands. It can shatter the glass if you don't leave enough room for expansion!
- Use fresh fruit, old fruit or fruit that's past it's prime doesn't make the best fruit.
Variations
- It's important to follow the instructions. Adding less sugar can keep the jam from setting. Adding more fruit can do the same thing!
- Though it's tempting to substitute a no calorie sweetener, don't substitute. It may not set up.
Storage
Storage containers - Use clean plastic containers or small mason jars to store the jam.
Refrigerate - This jam will last for 3 to 4 weeks in the fridge in an airtight container.
Freezer - As the name says, this jam is made for the freezer. It can be stored frozen for up three months.
Heat - If you like warm jam, you can heat it up in the microwave for about 30 seconds before serving. Then it's perfect for drizzling over pancakes and waffles!
Related recipes
- Are you looking for a twist on traditional jam? I have a huge list of Gourmet Jam recipes that you will want to check out.
- If you enjoy low sugar jam recipes, then you are going to love this Low Sugar Blueberry Jam recipe.
- Have you ever tried Pomegranate Jam? If not, then trust me you are going to want to give this recipe a try.
Serve with
- Sweet Potato Waffles are light, fluffy, and oh so sweet when you top them with a spoonful of low-sugar strawberry freezer jam recipe.
- Delicious on English muffins in the morning and, of course, fabulous in a pb&j!
- If you whip up a batch of this homemade jelly, I highly recommend making this Baked French Toast Casserole with it.
- If you have a sweet tooth, serve with a dollop of vanilla ice cream!
- Use the jam for the stuffing in Strawberry Sandwich Cookies or Thumbprint cookies!
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Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe
Equipment
- canning jars
- Stock Pot
- wooden spoon
- ladle
Ingredients
- 4 cups mashed strawberries
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 3 oz. Sure-jell low sugar pectin pink box, powder pectin
Instructions
- Clean the fresh berries. Remove the stems, mash and measure out exactly 4 cups of fruit.
- Measure the exact amount of sugar into a large pot. Add the box of pectin and mix sugar and pectin with a whisk.
- Stir in crushed berries and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Boil for exactly one minute - a hard boil you can't stir down.
- Remove from heat, ladle strawberry mixture immediately into sterilized containers, leaving ½ inch for expansion at the top.
- Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours before refrigerating or freezing.
Elva Schaper says
I made this today—much better than the no cook variety.
The only thing I added was about 1/4 cup of lemon juice(out of the bottle). Thanks for sharing
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoy the low sugar strawberry freezer jam - best way to enjoy strawberries all year long!