Introduction
Hey there, Jamie here at Useful Knowledge! Yesterday, I whipped up some homemade strawberry freezer jam following a standard Sure Gel recipe. Many have asked for a video tutorial on making this delicious jam, so today, I’ll walk you through the steps.
Key Points
Ingredients and Equipment
To start off, you’ll need at least four cups of fresh strawberries, a packet of sugar gel, four cups of sugar, three-quarter cups of water, a small saucepan, a mixing bowl, and containers for storing the jam. Mason jelly jars with plastic lids work well, but you can also use plastic freezer containers.
Preparation of Strawberries
Begin by washing the strawberries to remove any dirt or insects. Next, remove the stems by cutting them off and place the strawberries in a mixing bowl. Crush the strawberries until you have two cups of crushed berries, which should take around a minute.
Mixing Ingredients
Once you have two cups of crushed strawberries, add the four cups of sugar to the mixing bowl and mix well. Allow this mixture to sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Preparing the Sure Gel Mixture
In a small saucepan, combine three-quarter cups of water with the Sure Gel. Bring this mixture to a full rolling boil for one minute. Be cautious as it may boil over. After boiling, pour the Sure Gel mixture into the bowl of strawberries and sugar.
Final Steps
Mix the Sure Gel mixture with the strawberries and sugar until the sugar is fully melted, and the mixture is smooth. Transfer the jam into your containers, leaving a little space at the top. Seal the containers and let them sit at room temperature for 24 hours or until set. Alternatively, you can chill them in the freezer for a couple of hours.
Outcome and Tips
Freezer jam has a fresher taste compared to cooked jam but has a softer set. It’s a simple and delicious way to preserve the flavor of fresh strawberries. Enjoy your homemade strawberry freezer jam!
Related Questions
1. How long does it take to crush the strawberries for the freezer jam recipe?
– Crushing the strawberries for the recipe typically takes about a minute using a potato masher.
2. What containers can be used to store the strawberry freezer jam?
– Mason jelly jars with plastic lids or plastic freezer containers are suitable for storing the jam.
3. How should the jam be stored after preparation?
– The jam can be left at room temperature for 24 hours to set or placed in the freezer for a few hours before consumption.
4. What is the taste difference between freezer jam and cooked jam?
– Freezer jam has a fresher taste resembling fresh strawberries, while cooked jam has a firmer set.
5. Why is it recommended to have an extra jar and lid when making the jam?
– Having an extra jar and lid on hand is wise as the recipe may yield more jam than anticipated, as seen in the example where it made six jars instead of five.