Strawberry Freezer Jam

We have come to know & love the Strawberry Lady, a produce carrier from Florida who stops by my workplace weekly, allowing us to have deliciously ripe strawberries in the middle of January. And at only $24 a flat, you can't beat the price.

We devoured the first few pints, dipping some in melted chocolate & adding sliced berries to our breakfast cereal. But then we slowed down...way down. Not wanting to let the berries go to waste, I decided to try making freezer jam on Saturday. It is incredibly easy & tasty and there is something so satisfying about knowing you made it yourself.

If you try this, be sure to check out Ball's new plastic freezer jars.

STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM

INGREDIENTS
2 cups crushed fresh strawberries
4 cups sugar
1 (1.75 ounce) package dry pectin
3/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS
1. Mix crushed strawberries with sugar, and let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the pectin into the water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil for 1 minute. Stir the boiling water into the strawberries. Allow to stand for 3 minutes before pouring into jars or other storage containers.

2. Place tops on the containers, and leave for 24 hours. Place into freezer, and store frozen until ready to use.