A Little Peachy Freezer Jam
Florence
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
- 3 lbs peaches
- 2 Tablespoons ginger
- 5 Cups sugar
- 2 packages 1 3/4 oz powdered pectin
- 1 Cups cold water
- 4 1 pint freezer containers with lids
Remove the pits from the peaches and peel.
Cut peaches up very fine to make approximately 4 Cups.
Put peaches in a large mixing bowl.
Add ginger and stir together completely.
Slowly add the sugar and mix until well combined.
Place the cold water in a small saucepan and place over medium heat and add pectin and bring to boil while stirring continuously.
When water comes to a rapid boil cook 1 minute, then remove from heat and pour over mixture.
Stir until all is combined and continue to stir for approximately 4 minutes.
Pour mixture into the 1 pint freezer containers and cover with lids.
Leave standing at room temperature for 1 full day (24 hours).
Freeze for up to 6 months.
When ready to use remove from freezer and allow coming to room temperature about 1 to 2 hours.
Freezer jam will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
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Strawberry Surprise Freezer Jam
Florence
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
- 1 pint boxes of fresh strawberries washed, drained and hulls removed
- 2 1/2 Cups of fresh pineapple peeled and finely chopped
- 7 Cups sugar
- 2 packages 1 3/4 oz powdered pectin
- 1 Cups cold water
- 4 pint freezer containers with lids
Place strawberries in a large mixing bowl.
Use a potato masher to crush the strawberries.
Measure out 2 1/2 Cups strawberries and place in a separate bowl and add pineapple to strawberries.
Add in sugar slowly and combined completely.
Place the cold water in a saucepan over medium heat and add pectic and bring to boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Pour the water mixture into with the fruit.
Stir well to combine.
Continue stirring 4 minutes.
Pour into the pt freezer containers and cover.
Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
Freeze after 24 hours.
Jam will stay good in the freezer for up to 6 months.
To use, remove from freezer and allow to come to room temperature, about 1 hour.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
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