Strawberry Freezer Jam @ Canning School

Emerie from the Bernardin test kitchen shows us a simple easy way to prepare freezer jam using strawberries. This basic recipe can be used with any fruit.

Nothing could be easier or as delicious. BERNARDIN® Freezer Jam Pectin lets you to make luscious homemade jam full of berries and fresh fruit flavour. All you have to do is crush, stir and freeze… or serve it right away!

Makes about 5 x 250 ml jars.

4 cups (1000 ml) crushed strawberries, about 2 quarts (2 L)

1 -1/2 cups (375 ml) granulated sugar

1 pouch (45 g) BERNARDIN® Freezer Jam Pectin

Wash and rinse 5 BERNARDIN® Freezer Jars and lids or 250 ml mason jars and closures.
Wash, hull and crush strawberries, one layer at a time. Measure 4 cups (1000 ml).
In a large mixing bowl, combine Freezer Jam Pectin and sugar or SPLENDA® until well blended. Stir fruit mixture into pectin-sugar mixture; stir 3 minutes.
Ladle jam into jars, leaving 1/2 inch (1 cm) headspace. Wipe jar rims removing any residue. Apply lids tightly. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks, freeze up to 1 year, or serve right away.

Just learning how to make jams, jellies and home preserves? Maybe you've been away for a while and need a refresher and some tips. We are here to help with this series of videos from the pro's at Bernardin!

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