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It really is so easy to make Raspberry Freezer Jam at home. You only need 3 ingredients to enjoy homemade raspberry jam. Enjoy on biscuits, toast and more!
This delicious Raspberry Jam Recipe is so amazing that I normally make a triple batch. One goes in the fridge and then two goes in the freezer.
It is so easy and tastes much better than any store bought jelly. You are going to love this. You may also love this Christmas Jam Recipe for the perfect holiday gift.
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Why This Recipe Works
Homemade jam taste better than any regular jam. The flavors and how easy it is to make is why we keep this stocked in our fridge. You only need a few ingredients and you can make a batch of jam all year long.
The whole family loves this jam to use on biscuits and toast. We even use it to make Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi Rolls.
Ingredients
- Fresh Raspberries – Try to find the best tasting raspberries
- Granulated Sugar – No substituting with sugars and make sure to use exact amount of sugar.
- Real Fruit Pectin – If you prefer no sugar use the Sure-Jell Brand
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Other Fruits – You can use other fruits such as peach or strawberry in this recipe but the recipe may change slightly. Check the packaging instructions on the Fruit Pectine as the sugar amount may change and some will have you add in lemon juice.
How to Make Raspberry Freezer Jam
- Step 1 – Boil an 8 oz Mason jar, lid and ring to sterilize.
- Step 2 – Next, rinse Raspberries thoroughly.
- Step 3 – Mash raspberries and make sure that you have 2/3 cup.
- Step 4 – Stir the sugar and pectin and mix well to dissolve in a large bowl.
- Step 5 – If the texture seems grainy, microwave for 30 seconds and continue stirring.
- Step 6 – Transfer mixture to mason jar. Place lid and screw on lid.
- Step 7 – Place in freezer until ready to use or in refrigerator if you will use now.
Recipe Tips
- Jam Texture – If the jam texture seems grainy there is no need to worry. You may just need to keep stirring and microwave for another 30 seconds.
- Filling Jars – When filling the jars with the jam, leave about ½ inch on the top to give room for the jam to expand as it freezes.
- Sealing Jars – This freezer jam recipe does not require you to seal the jars.
- Mashing Raspberries – We recommend mashing raspberries with a handle of a wooden spoon or with a potato masher.
Serving Suggestions
You will be glad to have this raspberry jam stocked in the freezer to top these family favorite recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use frozen raspberries if you prefer. Berries are typically frozen at their peak so the jam should be sweet and delicious. Just make sure that if you use frozen berries that you purchase unsweetened fruit.
Both options are delicious and great served on biscuits or sandwiches. But the main difference is Freezer Jam is not cooked which makes it taste very fresh.
Freezer jam will last about a year if stored properly in the freezer. Once you take it out of the freezer, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Make sure the jam comes to room temperature before placing in the freezer.
Store the jam in a 8 oz mason jar after it has been sterile. This recipe makes about 2-3 cups so we usually like to triple the recipe.
We recommend using the sugar that the recipe calls for so that the jam sets properly. We do not recommend using other types of sugar in this recipe.
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Raspberry Freezer Jam
Ingredients
- 1 pt fresh Raspberries (about 2/3 cup mashed)
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 3 tsp Real Fruit Pectin
Instructions
- Boil an 8 oz Mason jar, lid and ring to sterilize.
- Rinse Raspberries thoroughly.
- Mash raspberries and verify that you have 2/3 cup raspberry jam mix
- Add sugar and pectin and mix well to dissolve.
- If texture seems grainy, microwave for 30 seconds and continue stirring.
- Transfer mixture to mason jar. Place lid and screw on lid.
- Place in freezer until ready to use or in refrigerator if you will use now.
Can you do this with strawberries or blueberries?
Can this be made with other fruit?
After opening the jam, how long is it good in the refrigerator?
I’ve made blackberry jam and jelly, but I cooked the berries. I never froze any in the jars. I’d make 12 at a time and they didn’t last long in my house. Nothing like warm blackberry jam or jelly on a biscuit. I haven’t tried this yet, but I might soon.
Could one make this with other fruits as well, using the same procedure?