Easy Freezer Jam Recipes: Step-by-Step Guide for Homemade Berry & Peach Jam
Making homemade strawberry (or peach!) jam doesn’t have to be complicated. With our no-cook freezer jam recipes, you can enjoy the fresh, sweet taste of strawberries or peaches all year round. Let’s get started with this easy and delicious method!
When peach, strawberry, and raspberry season hits, the idea of making homemade jam sounds like a dream come true—visions of sunny days and delicious treats to keep us cozy through winter. But let’s be honest, the thought of all that canning time, effort, and know-how can turn those happy thoughts into a bit of a hassle. If you’re nodding along, freezer jam might just be your new best friend. It’s quick, simple, and you can whip up a batch in 30 minutes or less. Let’s dive into the easy-peasy world of freezer jam!
Why Choose Freezer Jam Over Canned Jam?
Freezer jam isn’t just easy to make; it also bursts with a brighter, fresher flavor than traditional canned jam. You get to pick your favorite fruits—whether they’re from your garden or the local farmers’ market—and turn them into delicious jam with minimal effort. Plus, you can use plastic containers or jars, and some recipes don’t even require cooking!
Now, there are a few things to keep in mind. If you’re storing your jam in the fridge, you’ll need to use it up fairly quickly. For longer storage, the freezer is your friend (hence the name “Freezer Jam!”). Just remember, if you’re planning to give your homemade jam as gifts, it’ll need to stay cold, which might rule out mailing it. But hey, a personal delivery with a jar of fresh jam is a great excuse to catch up with loved ones!
Essential Supplies for Making Freezer Jam
As you dive into freezer jam recipes, you’ll notice some call for cooking the sugar and pectin on the stovetop before freezing, while others are no-cook versions. And if you’re like me, you’re all about the no-cook method—it’s faster, easier, and still delivers amazing results. But, you’ll need a special ingredient to get it just right.
What You’ll Need
Ripe fruit
Catch your fruit at its peak for the best flavor. Whether it’s strawberries, peaches, or raspberries, fresher is always better.
Freezer pectin
This magical ingredient thickens your no-cook jam. It’s sometimes called no-cook, instant, or freezer pectin. Remember, for no-cook freezer jam, regular pectin won’t do the trick—you need the special stuff. If your recipe involves cooking, then regular fruit pectin is fine. Both types come in liquid or powder form and are available at most supermarkets or online.
Sugar
It sweetens the jam, helps it set, and keeps bacteria at bay. If you’re watching your sugar intake, look for special pectin labeled for no-sugar or low-sugar freezer jam.
Jars or containers
Use glass jars or plastic containers with lids that are rated for freezer use. They’ll keep your jam fresh and delicious for months.
Step-by-Step Guide to Freezer Jam
Making freezer jam is a breeze, especially with the no-cook method. First, find a reliable recipe for no-cook freezer jam. Start by washing, hulling, and stemming your fruit. Place the fruit in a large mixing bowl and crush with a potato masher or pastry blender. If you prefer, you can pulse it lightly in a food processor, but be sure to keep some chunks for that delightful texture—no puree here!
Next, combine sugar and freezer pectin in another bowl, stirring until well blended. Add this sugar-pectin mixture to your crushed fruit and stir for three minutes. Once mixed, pour the jam into jars, leaving about a half-inch of headspace at the top. Clean up any drips, then screw on the lids securely. Let the jars stand for 30 minutes to allow the jam to thicken. Finally, pop your fresh jam into the freezer or fridge immediately. And there you have it—delicious, homemade freezer jam without any fuss!
Delicious Freezer Jam Recipes
Who doesn’t love the sweet, fresh taste of homemade jam? Even better when it’s quick and easy to make! Below, you’ll find two delightful freezer jam recipes that will bring a burst of summer flavor to your table year-round. Whether you prefer the classic taste of strawberries or the juicy goodness of peaches, these recipes are perfect for preserving your favorite fruits with minimal effort.
Delicious No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberries or other berries, fresh or frozen
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 3 ½ tbsp freezer pectin, Mrs. Wages No Cook Fruit Pectin, or similar
Instructions
- Place prepared fruit in a bowl and crush to desired consistency. If using frozen fruit all to thaw in the refrigerator before crushing.
- Combine sugar and freezer pectin in a small bowl. Blend well. Stir sugar mixture into crushed fruit.
- Stir for 3 minutes
- Ladle jam into clean, free-safe containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Secure lids and allow to stand 30 minutes to thicken. Note: Freezer jam set is softer than cooked jam
- Store in freezer for up to 1 year.
Notes
Nutrition
Easy Peach Freezer Jam
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh, fully ripe peaches about 2 lbs
- 1 ¼ cups granulated white sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (1.75 oz) box Sure-Jell Fruit Pectin
Instructions
- Peel, pit and coarsely chop the peaches
- Place the peaches in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until you reach a chunky puree. (Don't have a food processor? Use a potato masher to mash them up in a large bowl.) You need exactly 3 cups of puree.
- Pour the puree into in a large bowl. Add the sugar, gradually, stirring until dissolved.
- Stir in the lemon juice. Allow sitting until the sugar is no longer grainy, fully dissolved, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, add the pectin and water to a small saucepan. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for one minute, while stirring. Remove from heat.
- Add pectin mixture to peaches. Stir for about 3 mins. The mixture will thicken slightly.
- Spoon the jam into clean jars or other containers and apply the lids, making sure you leave about 1/2-inch of space at the top of the jar to allow for expansion in the freezer.
- Allow the jars to sit at room temperature for 1 hour or longer to set. Store the jam in the refrigerator or the freezer. The jam will last in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks and in the freezer for up to a year.
Notes
Nutrition
Question: What’s your favorite summer fruit to turn into homemade jam? Share your sweet creations with us.
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Thank you Mary.
Can I leave the one I am using in the fridge? Or does it need to stay in the freezer?
Sure! No problem.
How many servings are in 1 jar of Strawberry Freezer jam?
I don’t have the room in my small apt freezer for all of those.
Well, I guess that depends on what you measure to be one serving! I can tell you that generally speaking there are 32 U.S. tablespoons in 1 pint. So a half-pint jam jar renders approximately 16 tablespoons. I’ll let you decide how many tablespoons equal one serving.
As you know, Colorado peaches are the best! I have a technique to make a frozen pie filling (it will work with any stone fruit) that lets me have fresh peach pie in December!!