Okay, folks, gather ’round! Today, I’m gonna share my little adventure making strawberry rhubarb freezer jam. No fancy stuff, just good old homemade jam that you can whip up without breaking a sweat. I got into this because, honestly, who doesn’t love the taste of summer all year round? Plus, canning sounds like a lot of work, and I ain’t about that life.
So, first things first, I gathered my ingredients. I had some beautiful, ripe strawberries from the farmer’s market – the riper, the better, I always say. Then there was the rhubarb, which I chopped up. It’s kinda like celery, but way more fun to say.
Getting Started
I started by prepping the strawberries. Hulled them, sliced them up – you know, the usual. Then, I took those pretty red slices and mashed them up. You can use a fancy masher, but I just used a fork. It’s more therapeutic that way, you know? Like you’re really putting your love into it.
Mixing It Up
Next, I mixed the mashed strawberries with the chopped rhubarb in a big bowl. Added some sugar – not too much, just enough to make it sweet but still keep that nice tart kick. I let that sit for a bit, maybe ten minutes, just to let the sugar work its magic and get those juices flowing.
The Final Touches
- I stirred in some instant pectin. This is the stuff that makes it jam instead of just strawberry-rhubarb soup.
- Then, I ladled the mixture into some clean jars. Don’t fill them all the way to the top – leave some room because this stuff expands when it freezes.
- I put the lids on, but didn’t tighten them all the way. You gotta let them sit at room temperature for about a day, just chilling, before you tighten the lids and pop them in the freezer.
The Results
And that’s it! Easy peasy. Now I’ve got jars of this amazing jam that taste like a summer day. I put some on toast, some on ice cream – heck, sometimes I just eat it straight out of the jar. No judgment here. This is the kind of simple joy that makes me feel like a domestic god, even if I can barely boil water. So, if you’re looking for a little taste of sunshine that’s super easy to make, give this freezer jam a try. You won’t regret it!
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