Freezer Jam.... where have you been all my life?
This last weekend we made a "quick" drive to Omaha to go to our granddaughter's princess birthday party. The next day we went with their family to Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch and picked some fresh raspberries. I was amazed at how many berries we were able to pick in short amount of time -- about three pounds!
I've always thought freezer jam was a step below jam made with a water bath canner, because some of the freezer jam I've eaten has had sugar crystals remaining in the jam, which doesn't taste or look that that appetizing.
To reduce the risk of this, we heated up the raspberries in the microwave for a couple of minutes before and after adding the sugar. This helped the sugar dissolve more quickly and thoroughly. Then we added the hot pectin and water mixture, which further helped the sugar dissolve into the liquid mixture.
5 comments:
I LOVE freezer jam. My favorite way to make it is with Ultra Gel. It is a modified corn starch that will jell anything. Even plain water. The benefit is that you can use as little or as much sugar as you desire. I really like very little sugar so the full fruit flavor shines! -- You must check it out. It's almost too good to be true.
Dana, Thank you so much for this suggestion. I'll definitely try it out.
LOVE Freezer jam! When the kids were little and they wanted to help with the jam making, that's the route I took. Easy,few steps and less likely to burn someone... :) We made enough one year to give as Christmas gifts and the girls thought that was wonderful since they helped to make it. :) Your jam looks delicious!!! Try making peach Suzanne, the flavor is amazing!
Chris -- I can imagine you rounding up the kids to help and then delivering that deliciousness. You are a mother extraordinaire!
I used to love my grandmas biscuits and freezer jam growing up and visiting her on the farm. It is so delicious!!! I'm glad you rediscovered it!
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