It’s that time of year when fresh fruit and vegetables start exploding out of the Earth and into my kitchen. Trouble is, I have no kitchen at the moment. We are in week 7 of 17 in our house renovation project and still, what I like to call, “fancy camping.”
Last weekend, I lost my mind and bought an entire flat of strawberries at a road side stand. I couldn’t help myself. I got them home and thought, wow, that’s a lot of berries! The first thing that came to mind was making fresh fruit preserves. Much like pickled vegetables and fruit compotes, fruit preserves are a great way to capture summer in a jar. However, given my current situation, a full-blown preserving operation is not really an option. So, I tried something new – Strawberry Freezer Jam. Who knew?!
Simple, fast, and hassle-free, freezer jams require some special equipment/ingredients such as instant pectin and plastic jars. I bought mine here. This web site also includes loads of recipes, tips, and ideas. Freezer jams last in the freezer for a year and should be kept refrigerated and used within a month of opening. I plan on using mine for spreads, sauces, and smoothies! Need more convincing on how easy and delicious freezer jams truly are? Read this article on NPR’s web site – and try it!
