Strawberry Freezer Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. crushed strawberries
5 c. sugar
1 pkg. powdered pectin (1 3/4 oz.)

Preparation

Combine berries and pectin.
Let stand 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add sugar and stir for 3 minutes.
Quickly spoon into freezer containers or hot sterilized jars.
Leave 1/2-inch headspace.
Cover at once with plastic or metal lids and screw-on bands.
Let stand at room temperature 24 hours.
Freeze.
Yields 7 1/2 pints.
May store in refrigerator for 3 weeks.