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MCP Fresh Strawberry Freezer Jam

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

24 HRS 30 MIN

Servings

112 Servings

Make some fresh strawberry freezer jam with a couple of quarts of strawberries. MCP Fresh Strawberry Freezer Jam is a great gift idea for friends!

Ingredients

  • 3-1/4

    cups

    prepared fruit (buy about 2 qt. fully ripe strawberries)

  • 1/4

    cup

    fresh lemon juice

  • 1

    box

    MCP Pectin

  • 4-1/2

    cups

    sugar, measured into separate bowl

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.

  2. Step 2

    Crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 3-1/4 cups prepared fruit into large bowl. Add lemon juice; mix well.

  3. Step 3

    Stir pectin into prepared fruit in bowl. Let stand 30 min., stirring every 5 min. Gradually add sugar, stirring after each addition until well blended. Stir additional 3 min. or until most of the sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)

  4. Step 4

    Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. If frozen, thaw in refrigerator before using.

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