Freezer jam

[Chickfever]

I just made my second batch ever about 10 minutes ago. I made strawberry the first time, peach this time. I hope it turns out okay. DH would tell me it was great even if it tasted like crap

. Anyone else do freezer jams and jellies?

 

[dixiechick]

I don't...everything I make tastes like poop!

But my grandmother makes us fig jam...and my DH LOVES Mayhaul jelly!

 

[keljonma]

I'm not fond of freezer jam.... probably because I don't have a lot of freezer space

So I can our jams. So far this year, I've made strawberry, blueberry and plum. Next week is peaches.

I also can the plain fruits.

 

[coffeemama]

Yeah-I can too. I have relatives who do freezer jam, but I just prefer my jam in the cellar. No freezer space!

 

[Chickfever]

I'd love to just can mine but I can't use a canner on my stove. I have a glass top and it won't keep the pressure up on the canner. Two things I made sure my home had were a glass top stove and a sliding door.....I HATE them both

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I don't have the freezer space either but dh loves freezer jam so he eats it like crazy when it is here.

 

[RockyToggRanch]

Canning jam is sooo simple and it's the best quick gift for any occasion. And best of all..no freezer space.

 

[Chickfever]

That's what I'd like to do if I can talk someone into canning it for me

. Wonder if there is a canner out there that will work on this crazy stovetop?

 

[happyhen]

I can't can on my stove either, so everything goes in the freezer (we have an upright in the garage). I make freezer jellies too, the last batch was raspberry. They come out a little runnier than canned, requiring a spoon rather than a knife, but that makes it easier to use as ice cream toppings or as a syrup for pancakes and waffles!

 

[coffeemama]

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I have a glass top, and had about 4 gallons on spaghetti sauce cooking and canning on it last year. I can lots every year on mine and have no trouble. I read about this problem in another thread, but I've never had an issue with it.
I would buy an electric stove and can outside if I had too-it is a staple for our family.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

I've made canned and freezer jam. When it comes to strawberry jam, we just love it made as freezer jam! The flavor is so bright and fresh, compared to canned. I think some types of jam hold up to canning better and some are improved by cooking. For us, strawberry jam is worth the freezer space! Now I want some and we're out.