Freezer Raspberry Jam

Step 1

Place the thawed raspberries (or fresh raspberries) in a large bowl (including the juices if using frozen/thawed berries). See note #1

Step 2

Use a potato masher to mash the raspberries. A few berry chunks here and there are good. Measure out 3 cups of the mashed berries and place them in a separate large bowl. If you have any remaining mashed berries, place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge to use however you’d like.

Step 3

Pour the sugar over the 3 cups of mashed berries and stir to combine. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally during the 10 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile add ¾ cup water and pectin to a medium saucepan (I used a 4 qt). Place over medium high heat and stir. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the mashed berries to the saucepan, reduce the heat to medium-low and stir for 3 minutes or until the sugar has completely dissolved

Step 6

Fill the jars leaving ½” at the top of the jar so that the jam can expand in the freezer. Place the lids on the jars and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours. Store in the freezer for 1 year. Store jam in the fridge for 3 weeks.