Nutrients per serving
- Carbohydrates: 6.0 grams
- Calories: 24.0
Strawberries
Fresh Strawberry "Light" Jam
The intense strawberry flavor of this no-cook freezer jam is a result of using less sugar. As well, all three of the jam variations complement the fresh strawberry taste.
Cooking Time:
Standing Time: 30 minutes + 24 hours
Servings: 6 Cups (1.5 L)
Ingredients:
- 4 cups (1 L) crushed Ontario Strawberries (about 1-3/4 qt/1.75 L whole)
- 2-3/4 cups (650 mL) sugar
- 1 pkg light fruit pectin crystals
Preparation:
Wash and hull strawberries; crush (with potato masher) one layer at a time. Measure into large bowl. Measure 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar and combine with fruit pectin crystals. Gradually stir into fruit. Let stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Gradually stir in remaining 2-1/2 cups (600 mL) sugar and continue stirring for 3 minutes*. Pour into scalded jars. Cover with tight lids. Let stand at room temperature until set (may take up to 24 hours); then store in freezer. If used within 2 weeks, jam may be stored in refrigerator.
* Variations
Stir one of the following ingredients
or ingredient combinations into jam after stirring sugar for 3 minutes.
Sherried Strawberry Jam -- 1/4 cup (50 mL) sherry
Minted Strawberry Jam -- 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh
mint leaves
Almond Strawberry Jam -- 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped almonds
1/2 tsp (2 mL) almond extract
