Strawberry Freezer Jam
Ingredients:
2 cups crushed strawberries (1 qt. fully ripe strawberries)
4 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl
¾ cup water
1 box Sure Jell Fruit Pectin
Directions:
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Rinse five 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
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Remove stem from strawberries and crush, 1 cup at a time. Measure exactly 2 cups prepared fruit into large bowl. Stir in sugar. Let stand 10 min., stirring occasionally.
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Mix water and pectin in small saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling and stirring 1 min.
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Add to fruit mixture; stir 3 min. or until sugar is almost dissolved. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
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Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids.
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Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or in freezer up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.