Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Strawberry Freezer Jam

I am adding this post upon request. I buy the Ultra Gel from Shar's kitchen store on Gilbert road at Houston Ave. The Ultra Gel is only 12 dollars for a small bucket so it is way way cheaper than doing sure jell and you can use less sugar and you don't have to cook this at all. It is wonderful, delicious and easy.

6 cups pureed Strawberries (I just put them in the blender and blend to the desired consistency)
2 cups sugar (you can use less and it won't affect how much it jels)
8 Tbsp Ultra Gel

Puree the strawberries. Mix the sugar and Gel together and then add it to the strawberries. Stir them together. Mix well. Pour into jars or tupperware and freeze. This will last for three weeks in the fridge and much longer in the freezer. We are still eating jam from last year that tastes great.

6 comments:

Cheryl said...

sounds good! I ned to make some jam. I have lots of strawberry and my kids love it. I need to try some other varieties. Let me know when we get to get back to doing projects!!

Lori said...

Thanks Amy! I'm going to definitely have to do this instead of the sure gel. Much cheaper. Now I just need to get me some strawberries! Missed you this morning!

Melody said...

Thanks for the recipe. I'm going to try it today Ü

Anonymous said...

Thank you -thank you sweet Aimes! I am SOOOO bummed I don't live by you because I really need a few lessons on the homemade bread thing. I remember your post about the bread slicer and fell in love with your bread from afar. Keep posting...you really should start a bread blog you know.

Amy Dillon Napier

P.S. My address changed to:
www.amyjoe14.blogspot.com

Jenifer said...

OOOh! Thanks ! I just started making jam and couldn't believe how much sugar it takes! I'll try this one next!

Kari said...

Amy!!! I googled searched "freezer jam with ultra gel" and your site was #1--Superstition farmers market has their strawberries 2LB for $1. Thanks for the jam tip :) Now I need your yummy bread recipe and we're all set!