Mulberrystrawberry Freezer Jam Recipes

HOW TO MAKE NO-COOK FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Measure exact amount of crushed strawberries into a large bowl. To crush the berries, I prefer to use a potato masher or rigid pastry blender. If using a food processor, pulse lightly to still have a nice amount of chunkiness, with small bits of fruit. Do not puree. Add exact amount of sugar to the crushed berries and stir to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir pectin and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove saucepan from heat.Pour pectin mixture over berry/sugar mixture and stir for 3 minutes, or until sugar has completely dissolved. If a few sugar crystals remain, that's alright. Using a ladle, immediately fill containers, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top. Clean any jam from jar rims with a wet paper towel. Cover jars with lids. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. To use immediately, store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Otherwise store in the freezer for up to one year. Then simply thaw in refrigerator before using.Recipe adapted from SURE-JELL box instructions.

MULBERRY/STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Cook any combination of berrys and sugar together for 10-15 minutes with a little water.
• Add Strawberry Jell-O gelatin.
• Label containers or bags with ITEM & DATE.
• Pour into containers or freezer bags and freeze.
• OR USE JELLY JARS AND PROCESS FOR CANNING.

EASY STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Add the strawberries to a deep pot along with the sugar and lemon juice.
• Stir to combine and turn the heat to high, stirring every now and then until the mixture starts to bubble and become hot.
• Use a potato masher to mash the strawberries until they begin to fall apart. The more you mash, the smaller the strawberry pieces will be.
• When the mixture begins to boil, continue to stir every 30 seconds or so.
• Use an instant-read thermometer - here's a link to mine (affiliate link) - to measure the temperature of the jam as it boils. Be sure the thermometer is measuring at the middle of the jam and not touching the bottom of the pot.
• Continue boiling as the temperature climbs and don't let it stop boiling until it reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit (for low altitudes) or 218 degrees Fahrenheit (for high altitudes). This should take about 8 minutes or so.
• Once the correct temperature is reached, remove the pot from the heat and carefully spoon the jam into a standard mason jar. The jam might seem a little bit liquid at this stage - don't worry! It will thicken as it cools.
• Add the lids to the jars and allow to cool at room temperature until completely cool.
• Store in the fridge (or freezer for long term storage) and enjoy on toast, scones, or however you like!

EASY-TO-MAKE RECIPE FOR HOMEMADE MULBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Sterilize the canning jars in boiling water.
• While the jars are sterilizing, put the mulberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a large, nonreactive pot . (Do not use aluminum or nonenameled cast iron as these can create off colors and flavors in your jam; stainless stee l or enameled cast iron are fine.)
• Bring the mixture to a full boil over high heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching and to help the sugar dissolve.
• Once the mixture has come to a full boil and the sugar is completely dissolved, add the pinch (a couple of scrapes on a grater) of freshly ground nutmeg.
• Add the liquid pectin. Boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
• Skim off any foam that may have formed on the surface of the jam .
• Ladle the jam into the sterilized canning jars , leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean damp cloth or paper towel.
• Secure the canning lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the water bath using a jar lifter or tongs. Set on a cooling rack or towels 1-inch apart. Let cool completely without disruption for 12 to 14 hours. The lids will pop or ping as they seal.
• Test the seal by pressing down on the center of the lid; it should feel solid. If you remove the ring, the lid should not come off. Any jars that fail should be refrigerated and eaten right away or, if it has been less than 24 hours since canning, reprocessed with a new lid (and jar, if necessary).
• Store in a dark, cool place for up to 1 year. Enjoy.