Apple Freezer Jam Recipes

GRANNY SMITH APPLE FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Pulse chopped apples in food processor 10 times or until finely chopped.
• Place in a medium bowl.
• Stir in sugar and juice; let stand 15 minutes.
• Gradually stir in pectin.
• Stir for 3 minutes; let stand 5 minutes.
• Spoon fruit mixture into sterilized canning jars, filling to 1/2 inch from top; wipe jar rims clean.
• Cover with metal lids and screw on bands.
• Place in freezer.

APPLE-BERRY POMEGRANATE FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Stir sugar and contents of pectin package in a bowl until well blended. Set aside.
• Combine apples, pomegranate juice and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
• Crush apples with a potato masher. Allow to cool, about 15 minutes.
• Add fruit mixture to sugar/pectin mixture, stirring just to combine. Continue stirring for 3 minutes.
• Using a funnel, ladle jam into five, clean 8 oz plastic freezer jars to fill line. Twist on lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Serve immediately, refrigerate up to three weeks or freeze up to one year.

STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Mix crushed strawberries with sugar, and let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the pectin into the water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil for 1 minute. Stir the boiling water into the strawberries. Allow to stand for 3 minutes before pouring into jars or other storage containers.
• Place tops on the containers, and leave for 24 hours. Place into freezer, and store frozen until ready to use.