Surejell Strawberry Jelly Recipes

STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Pour crushed berries into large boiler.
• Measure sugar into seperate container and set aside.
• Stir package of Sure-Jell into strawberries.
• Add butter.
• Bring berries and Sure-Jell to a full rolling boil (a boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred) then add sugar.
• Stir constantly.
• Stir in sugar, quickly.
• Return mixture to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Skim foam from top with metal spoon.
• Ladle quickly into jars that have been cleaned and preheated.
• Clean rims of jars with clean hot cloth.
• Place heated lids (lids that have been placed in simmering water for 1 minute) on jars and tighten rings.
• Place jars in water bath canner for 5 minutes, then remove from canner, turn jars upside down for 5 minutes.
• Return jars to upright position and let cool completely before storing.

SURE.JELL STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
• Stem and crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 5 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
• Stir pectin into fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if needed.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

STRAWBERRY JALAPENO JAM

Steps:

• Sterilize eight half pint canning jars with lids and rings, boiling for at least 5 minutes and kept hot.
• Place the crushed strawberries (do not chop in a food processer; the texture will be too fine and choppy), processed jalapeno pepper, lemon juice and pectin into a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan; stir in the sugar to dissolve. Rapidly bring to a boil over high heat (long, slow boiling destroys the pectin). Once at a full rolling boil, cook for 1 full minute. One half teaspoon butter may be added to keep down the foam, if desired. Letting this mixture sit for about 5 minutes discourages the fruit from separating.
• Pack the jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner. Remove the jars and place onto a cloth-covered or heat-resistance surface. (While cooling, I shake frequently to redistribute content.) Allow to cool overnight. Store in a cool, dark area.

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.

SURE-JELL LESS SUGAR STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Prepare and clean your jars. You will need 3-4 pint jars or a combination of jars that will allow for 6-7 cups of jam between them.
• Clean strawberries and remove the stems. Mash or chop them in a food processor until they are the consistency you desire. (I like mine very finely chopped) This should be approx 4 cups of smashed or chopped berries.
• Exactly measure three cups of sugar into a large sauce pan. Add the box of Sure-Jell Less or No Sugar Recipes Fruit Pectin and stir well until thoroughly mixed.
• Add one cup of water and stir and bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
• Boil for 1 minute stirring constantly, remove from heat and quickly stir in the smashed berries (all four cups at once)
• Stir until thoroughly mixed. Quickly pour into prepared jars making sure to leave at least ½ inch of space at top of container to allow for expansion during freezing.
• Let jars sit without lids until completely cooled.
• Once cooled clean tops and add lids, then allow jars or containers to sit out for 24 hours before freezing the jam.
• Jam can be kept in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or frozen for up to 1 year.

STRAWBERRY JELLY

Steps:

• Wash and hull the strawberries, and place them in a saucepan with a splash of water and lemon juice (if using). Mash with a potato masher and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes until they've released their juices.
• Strain the strawberry pulp through a jelly bag or dampened cheesecloth for at least 2 hours, preferably longer for a better yield.
• It takes roughly 4 pounds of strawberries to make the 4 cups of juice needed for this recipe. If you're a bit short for any reason, add water or fruit juice.
• Bring the juice to a boil on the stovetop and add the powdered pectin. (Don't add the sugar yet.) Return the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to distribute the pectin, and boil hard for about a minute.
• Add the sugar, and return to a boil. (This is important, don't add the sugar until last or the strawberry jelly may not set.)
• Boil hard for about 1 minute, and then pour into prepared canning jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
• Store in the refrigerator, or process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the jars to stand in the canner for an additional 5 minutes before removing them to cool.
• Check seals and store any unsealed jars in the refrigerator for immediate use.

HOMEMADE SUGAR FREE STRAWBERRY JELLY

Steps:

• Start by placing your strawberries in a blender. Blend the strawberries until a near puree results. However, there should be some chunks of strawberries for best results.
• Using a large saucepan, set on medium heat, combine your gelatin, cold water and sugar alternative. Cook this, stirring continuously, until the ingredients are combined together. This should take you about 3-4 minutes.
• Next, we will add the strawberries to the saucepan. Stir in your strawberries 1/2 cup at a time. Be sure to stir the saucepan contents between strawberry additions.
• When all of the strawberries have been added to the pan, bring the pan to a boil.
• While your saucepan is heating up to that boiling poin, you can prepare empty jars by washing and drying them if you have not done so. I recommend using the method suggested by the manufacturer of the jars.
• Once the items on the stove begin to boil, turn the heat down and allow to simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Carefully pour the mix into the jars and allow to cool.
• Once your jelly has cooled in the jars you can cover them tightly. The you can store them in your refrigerator.
• This method of homemade jelly should last a couple of weeks in the refrigerator.
• NOTE: If using pectin instead of jello, please refer to the post above for alterations to the recipe.
• Details Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Yield: 42-48

SURE.JELL STRAWBERRY JELLY

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
• Stem and crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Place three layers of damp cheesecloth or a jelly bag in large bowl. Pour prepared fruit into cheesecloth. Tie cheesecloth closed; hang and let drip into bowl until dripping stops. Press gently. Measure exactly 3-3/4 cups prepared juice into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
• Stir pectin into juice in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 5 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

SURE JELL STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Start by washing the strawberries and removing the tops and stems. Puree the strawberries in food processor, or use a potato masher to mash them. Place 5 cups of the crushed strawberries into a large saucepan and stir in the Sure Jell powdered pectin and 1/2 teaspoon of butter. Bring to a boil and allow it to rapidly boil for 1 minute. Add 7 cups of sugar and bring back to a rapid boil, again boiling for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off any foam, although there shouldn't be much as the butter helps to prevent foam from building up. Spoon the jam into your cans and allow them to come to room temperature before covering and refrigerating.