Go Back
Raspberry Freezer Jam

Raspberry Freezer Jam

The ultimate summer treat, Raspberry Freezer Jam is bursting with fresh flavor and is incredibly easy to make. Capture the essence of summer in a jar and savor it all year long!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 48 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Crushed Raspberries (from about 6 cups whole raspberries, approximately 32 oz.)
  • 3.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 pkg Sure-Jell for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes Fruit Pectin (currently the pink box, don't use 'Original')
  • 1 cup Water

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Have clean and dry food storage containers or jars ready and set aside.
  2. Use a dry measuring cup to measure out the exact amount of crushed raspberries. Pour into a large bowl, set aside.
  3. Measure out the exact amount of sugar into a large saucepan or medium pot (I use a 4 qt). Add pectin powder and whisk to blend. Stir in water.
  4. Bring mixture to a full boil over medium-high heat stirring constantly. Boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat.
  5. Immediately stir in crushed raspberries and stir for 1 minute.
  6. Pour into prepared jars leaving at least 1/2-inch space at the top for jam to expand once frozen (otherwise jars can crack!). Cover with lids.
  7. Let rest at room temperature 24 hours then transfer to freezer (I save one for the fridge).
  8. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. Once frozen thaw overnight in refrigerator.

Notes

  • Tip 1: To crush raspberries I use a potato masher and crush to nearly a puree with some chunky texture. If preferred you can strain half the fruit through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds, though I never do this.
  • Tip 2: If raspberries aren't tart I also like to mix in 1 Tbsp lemon juice with them.
  • Tip 3: Do not reduce or increase sugar amount or jam may not set properly.
  • Tip 4: I use 1 cup containers, you'll need about 9 of that size since you don't fill all the way to the top.
  • Tip 5: Recipe from Sure-Jell. Not sponsored I just love the product and jam.