Strawberry Freezer Jam

 2 cups crushed fresh strawberries

4 cups sugar

1 (1.75 oz) package dry pectin

3/4 cup water

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.

Homemade Strawberry Jam

3 cups mashed strawberries

1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice

3 Tbsp pectin

½ cup maple syrup

1. Mash strawberries
2. Put mashed strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a pot.
3. Mix pectin and ¾ cup water. Boil for 1 minute stirring constantly
4. Stir pectin into fruit mixture. Stir constantly for about 3 minutes.
5. Pour into cans and leave space at the top for expansion.
6. Let cool and then put in refrigerator or freezer.