Pectin is a naturally occurring fiber that helps jam thicken and set. Some fruits (such as cranberries) naturally contain lots of pectin, but berries and sweeter fruits contain much less and typically ...

The section "What to Do if your Cooked Jam or Jelly Doesn't set," found on the insert, can also work for freezer jam or jelly. We are happy to work with consumers who have difficulty with our recipe.

Preserving Guide Read FOODday's full Preserving Guide.To make freezer jam, all you need are fresh, ripe Oregon berries (or cherries, or apricots, or other seasonal fruit), sugar, commercial pectin ...

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AP PhotoWhile freezer jam is not shelf stable it is much easier to make than the traditional method and a good way to enjoy a fresh jar of home-made jam in the middle of the winter. This peach ...

Recipes using fruit pectin take the work out of creating jam — and it will keep in your freezer for up to a year.

Freezer jam takes a shortcut. In its simplest form, fruit is chopped or crushed, then mixed with sugar and special freezer pectin (widely available at grocers). The fruit then is jarred and frozen.

Transfer to jars being sure to leave 1/2-inch space at the top for the jam to expand once frozen. Allow to cool completely before adding lids and placing in the freezer.

While we’re thick into berry season, this is the time to make some freezer jam. It’s quick, easy and offers that great summer taste all year. (Kim Kim Foster-Tobin | The State) Jan Roberts ...

Becca Taber of Bellingham shares her recipe for strawberry freezer jam as Eat Local Month wraps up.