Strawberry Freezer Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. finely mashed fresh strawberries
4 c. sugar
1 (1 3/4 oz.) pkg. powdered pectin
3/4 c. water

Preparation

Combine strawberries and sugar, stirring well.
Let mixture stand 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine pectin and water in a saucepan, stirring well.
Bring mixture to a boil and let it boil for 1 minute, stirring as it boils.
Remove from the stove and stir well again.
Pour the pectin mixture over the fruit. Stir for 3 minutes.
Pour into sterilized jelly glasses or frozen food containers.
Cover with lids and let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours or until jelled.
Store in freezer up to 1 year or in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
To serve, remove and allow to come to room temperature.
Yields 5 cups.