Lemon Berry Mix Up Freezer Jam Recipes

MIXED BERRY FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Stir together the sugar, pectin and salt in a small bowl until combined. Mash the berries in a separate large bowl with a fork or potato masher until evenly and finely crushed; stir in the lemon juice.
• Add the sugar mixture to the berry mixture and stir until well combined and the sugar has fully dissolved, about 2 minutes (this will also help the pectin bloom). Ladle into a glass mason jar or other freezer-safe container and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to set. Cover and store in the freezer for up to 1 year.

LEMON BERRY MIX-UP FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Remove berries from bags and place in a large bowl.
• Thaw berries in the refrigerator until soft enough to crush, but some ice crystals still remain.
• Crush berries with a potato masher.
• Measure 4 cups crushed berries; set aside.
• Combine freezer jam pectin and sugar in a medium bowl, stirring to evenly blend.
• Add crushed berries and lemon zest.
• Stir for 3 minutes.
• Serve immediately, if desired.
• For longer storage, ladle jam into clean freezer jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; apply lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
• Yield: five 8-ounce jars.

BLUEBERRY LEMON JAM (NO PECTIN RECIPE)

Steps:

• In large stainless steel or enamel pot, crush 3 cups blueberries with a potato masher.
• Add remaining berries, sugar, lemon juice and lemon rind.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 15 to 20 minutes or until thick, stirring often.
• Skim off any foam.
• Ladle jam into hot jars to within 1/4" of top rim.
• Can jam using preferred Safe Canning method.

TRIPLE BERRY FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Combine crushed strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and sugar in a medium bowl. (I use a potato masher to crush the berries, you can leave some whole).
• Let stand 15 minutes.
• Gradually stir freezer jam pectin into fruit mixture.
• Stir 3 minutes; let stand 5 minutes.
• Ladle jam into can-or-freeze jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
• Adjust two-piece caps, label and freeze.
• Tip: Will keep for several weeks in the fridge, or up to one year in the freezer.

BERRY BEST FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Combine blueberries and raspberries in a large bowl.
• Stir in sugar and lemon juice.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, bring water and pectin to a boil.
• Boil for one minute, stirring constantly.
• Add to fruit mixture; stir for 3 minutes.
• Ladle into freezer containers; cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover and let stand overnight at room temperature before freezing.
• May be frozen up to one year.
• Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks after opening.