Strawberry Freezer Jam

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, crushed
• 4 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (1 3/4 ounce) package ball fruit pectin

Directions

1. 1

   Remove caps from 1 quart of fresh strawberries.

2. 2

   Crush berries one layer at a time (do not use a food processor, blender or food mill).

3. 3

   Combine prepared fruit, lemon juice, and sugar (do not alter the amount of sugar or use sugar substitutes in this recipe, because the exact amount is necessary for a good gel.)

4. 4

   Mix thoroughly, and let stand 10 minutes

5. 5

   Combine water and 1 3/4 oz. package of Ball Natural Fruit Jell Pectin in a small saucepan. Boil hard for 1 min., stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Add pectin mixture to fruit, and stir for 3 minutes

7. 7

   Ladle jam into jars, leaving 1/4" headspace.

8. 8

   Adjust caps.

9. 9

   Let stand until set, not to exceed 24 hours

10. 10

    Store in freezer (may be stored in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks).