Strawberry freezer jam

Name: Strawberry freezer jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 454-g pkgs strawberries, hulled and chopped (about 6 cups); 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 45-g pkg freezer-jam pectin, such as Bernardin; 2 tsp lemon zest

Prep Time20 mins
Total Time55 mins
Makes5 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 454-g pkgs strawberries, hulled and chopped (about 6 cups)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 45-g pkg freezer-jam pectin, such as Bernardin
2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

CRUSH strawberries to a chunky purée with a potato masher in a large bowl. It should measure about 5 cups.
COMBINE sugar, pectin and zest in a medium bowl. Sprinkle over the strawberries and stir to combine. Let stand for 3 min, then stir well.
LADLE into 6 clean 1-cup canning jars, leaving ½-in. headspace from rims. Wipe rims clean, then secure lids tightly. Let stand for 30 min. Jam will be very softly set. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 year.

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Nutrition (per tbsp)

Calories 18, Protein 1g, Carbohydrates 5g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 6mg.

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