Got Strawberries?

 

 

Well, strawberry season is into it's third week, so of course we had to take advantage of the opportunity to go and pick some more berries...16 1/2 pounds on our first outing, and only 8 on our second! And, can you believe I'm all out of fresh berries? I may need to stop at a farm stand today!

One of the things I always make with strawberries in the summer is freezer jam. Thanks to Pinterest, I found a super new version! One disclaimer though; usually, recipes for freezer jam instruct you to let the jarred jam set at room temperature for 24 hours before freezing or eating - to let the jam "set".  This recipe did not say anything about letting the jars set. I put 2 jars in the freezer immediately after making the jam, and put a third jar in the fridge. The one in the fridge did not "set" (thicken). It still tastes AMAZING, but is more like a thick sauce.
 

Strawberry Peach Freezer Jam (adapted from www.cheekykitchen.com)

3 cups fresh strawberries, washed and quartered
5 cups peaches, peeled and chopped (I used canned, because it's not peach season yet!)
juice of 2 lemons, which equals 4-6 tablespoons
5 cups sugar
2 packages (1 3/4 ounce) Sure Jell

Place the fruit, in small batches, into a blender.  Blend into a thick, chunky puree.  Pour into a large bowl.  Stir in lemon juice, sugar and Sure Jell and mix well.  Transfer into jars or plastic freezer containers.  Store in the freezer until ready to use.

 

I will say it again, while it did not "set" like I wanted, this jam tastes AMAZING!