Friday, April 4, 2014

Strawberry Freezer Jelly

I grew up on this stuff, and can't possibly switch to store bought.  Sorry, it is just not the same.  This is goodness in a jar.  I am almost out of the 3 or 4 batches that I made last summer, so I made 2 batches this afternoon to restock my freezer.  Each batch makes 3 of these 2 cup ball plastic jars.

Strawberry Freezer Jelly

2 cups liquid strawberries (from a little more than 1 qt berries)
4 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 envelope fruit pectin (Ball or Sure-Gel, not low sugar)

Clean strawberries and place in a food processor or blender and process until mostly liquid.  In a large bowl, measure 4 cups of sugar, then add the strawberry liquid (make sure to measure it or it will not set!) and stir well.  Let sit for 10 minutes.  In a small saucepan, mix together water and fruit pectin.  Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.  Stir pectin mixture into strawberries and mix for 3 minutes.  Pour into prepared jars and leave at room temperature for 24 hours.  Then place in freezer and take them out as you need them.