Best 6 Wild Berry Freezer Jam Recipes

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**Wild Berry Freezer Jam: A Burst of Summer Flavors Preserved for Your Enjoyment**

Capture the essence of summer's bounty with our collection of wild berry freezer jam recipes. From the sweet tartness of blackberries to the juicy burst of blueberries and the vibrant tang of raspberries, these jams are a symphony of flavors that will brighten up your breakfast toast, add a touch of sweetness to your yogurt parfait, or serve as a delightful filling for your homemade pastries. With minimal ingredients and a simple process, our freezer jam recipes ensure a hassle-free and rewarding experience, preserving the goodness of wild berries at their peak freshness and allowing you to savor their delectable taste all year round.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FREEZER BERRY JAM



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"We live on the farm where my husband was raised," shares Rita Pischke of Whitemouth, Manitoba. "Whenever we find wild blueberries nearby, I make this gorgeous ruby-red jam. It's also wonderful as a breakfast sauce."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups blueberries
2 cups raspberries
5 cups sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup water
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash the blueberries. Add raspberries and mash. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring water and pectin to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add to fruit mixture; stir for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. , Pour into jars or freezer containers; cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MIXED BERRY FREEZER JAM



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Homemade jam has never been simpler! Mash your favorite in-season berries until almost smooth, then stir in sugar, pectin and a touch of lemon juice--no cooking involved. Store in your freezer and enjoy deliciously sweet jam all year long.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 45m

Yield about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons instant pectin (see Cook's Note)
Pinch fine salt
2 cups mixed berries, such as blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and stemmed strawberries
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Stir together the sugar, pectin and salt in a small bowl until combined. Mash the berries in a separate large bowl with a fork or potato masher until evenly and finely crushed; stir in the lemon juice.
  • Add the sugar mixture to the berry mixture and stir until well combined and the sugar has fully dissolved, about 2 minutes (this will also help the pectin bloom). Ladle into a glass mason jar or other freezer-safe container and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to set. Cover and store in the freezer for up to 1 year.

30 MINUTES TO HOMEMADE SURE.JELLĀ® MIXED BERRY FREEZER JAM



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You don't have to be an advanced jam-maker to make this 30 Minutes to Homemade SURE.JELL Mixed Berry Freezer Jam. (Though you will need ripened berries!)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time P1DT30m

Yield About 7 (1-cup) containers or 112 servings, 1 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups crushed strawberries (buy about 1 pt. fully ripe strawberries)
1/2 cup crushed blueberries (buy about 1 cup fully ripe blueberries)
1/2 cup crushed raspberries (buy about 1 cup fully ripe raspberries)
4-1/2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl
3/4 cup water
1 box SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin

Steps:

  • Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
  • Stem and crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups crushed strawberries into large bowl. Separately mash blueberries, then raspberries. Measure exactly 1/2 cup of each into bowl with strawberries. Stir in sugar. Let stand 10 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Mix water and pectin in small saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling and stirring 1 min. Add to fruit mixture; stir 3 min. or until sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
  • Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 0 g

FREEZER JAM



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This is a great way to make jam because it's simple, lower in sugar, and lets the flavor of ripe fruit shine. Our method makes it a cinch to save the last of your favorite summer produce, like nectarines, plums, or berries. The key ingredient is pectin, which gives this jam the right consistency. The recipe is so easy, you might just need a second freezer!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield Makes 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 cups crushed plums, peaches, or nectarines (about 3 pounds fruit), any bruised spots cut away
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup (1.75 ounces) powdered, no-sugar-needed pectin

Steps:

  • Thoroughly wash, rinse, and dry seven 8-ounce plastic freezer or glass jars with tight-fitting lids. You can also use zip-top freezer bags.
  • In a medium pot, combine fruit and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high.
  • In a bowl, whisk together sugar and pectin; add to fruit, stirring until sugar mixture dissolves and fruit returns to a full rolling boil. Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • Transfer to jars or bags, leaving a 1/2-inch space on top. Seal and let sit at room temperature until jam is set, 2 to 3 hours. To store, freeze, up to 6 months. To thaw jam, transfer to the refrigerator and use within 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 g

BLUEBERRY FREEZER JAM



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The freezer jams are so good as they taste like the fresh fruit because they have never been cooked. This is a yummy jam and needs to be tried. To get the best taste you need to use the wild blueberries. Once I used the big cultivated ones in the store because it was winter and I needed to make some. There was hardly any flavor except it was sweet. The wild blueberries are are so tasty. NOTE: Do not reduce the sugar or use a sugar substitute as it will not set correctly.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Berries

Time 25m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pints wild blueberries (to make 2 cups of crushed berries)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 cups sugar
1 (3 ounce) envelope fruit pectin (Certo brand)

Steps:

  • Wash and rinse containers (make sure they are sterile).
  • Prepare the berries crushing one cup at a time using a potato masher.
  • Measure exact amount of berries and juice and place in a large bowl.
  • Measure the exact amount of sugar (no sugar substitutes) and stir into the prepared fruit; mix well and let stand for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • While waiting, in a small bowl, stir the Certo fruit pectin into the lemon juice.
  • After the 10 minutes has gone by with the berries, stir the pectin mixture into the prepared fruit.
  • Stir constantly until sugar is completely dissolved and no longer grainy--about 4 minutes (a few sugar crystals may remain--it's O.K.).
  • Pour into prepared containers, leaving a 1/2" space at the top for expansion during the freezing; cover.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours till set.
  • You may store in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks or store in the freezer for up to one year; thaw in the refrigerator.

THREE-BERRY FREEZER JAM



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Give in to temptation and buy fresh berries in bulk. You'll be glad you did when you transform those ripe little gems into a sweet spread that can also get you out of a gift-giving jam. -Shannon Becker, Burton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh strawberries
2 cups fresh raspberries
2 cups fresh blackberries
5-1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a food processor, process the berries in batches until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small saucepan, combine fruit pectin and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add to fruit mixture; stir constantly until sugar is dissolved, 4-5 minutes., Pour into jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 12 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh berries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Wash the berries thoroughly before using them.
  • If you are using frozen berries, thaw them completely before making the jam.
  • Use a large pot for making the jam, as it will expand as it cooks.
  • Stir the jam constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Use a candy thermometer to determine when the jam is ready. The jam is ready when it reaches a temperature of 220 degrees Fahrenheit (104 degrees Celsius).
  • Pour the jam into clean, sterilized jars and seal them tightly.
  • Store the jam in a cool, dark place for up to one year.

Conclusion:

Making wild berry freezer jam is a great way to preserve the summer's bounty of berries. This jam is easy to make and can be used in a variety of ways, such as on toast, pancakes, or ice cream. With a little planning and effort, you can enjoy delicious wild berry freezer jam all year long.

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