Raspberry Freezer Jam

Jam can be intimidating, but this raspberry freezer jam is the easiest and most delicious recipe you can find! You can make this divine homemade raspberry jam in less than 30 minutes from start to finish!

Raspberry Freezer Jam Recipe

I have made many different jam recipes of all different types and I have to say, THIS raspberry freezer jam is our family favorite. In full disclosure, I follow the SUREJELL raspberry freezer jam recipe – you can find that recipe here. However, this post is intended to explain the full procedure of how I make raspberry freezer jam and the process in detail.

And one more thing… Fresh raspberry jam just hits differently on homemade bread, so if you’re looking for an easy and oh so delicious fluffy bread recipe, you can find my recipe here.

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What Ingredients Are in Raspberry Freezer Jam?

• Fresh Raspberries – Fresh is always best in this case. You are going to want about 6-7 cups of fresh raspberries for this recipe. I have a garden where I grow raspberries and if there are any left over after we eat our fill, I will make freezer jam with them. If I don’t have fresh raspberries, then I head to a local You-Pick Raspberry patch and pick my own. Fresh raspberries have the best flavor!
• White Sugar – I use granulated white sugar. For one recipe you will use 5 1/4 cups of sugar (I know, it’s a lot, but it’s so very worth it!).
• SUREJELL Pectin – I use the ORIGINAL SUREJELL Fruit Pectin. There is a sugar-free option, but I have never used it.
• Freezer Friendly Containers – I prefer to use plastic freezer friendly containers. This recipe makes about 7-8 cups of fresh raspberry jam so you will want to make sure you have enough containers. Here are a few that I like.
  • RubberMaid TakeAlongs Food Containers
  • RubberMaid TakeAlongs Twist and Seal Food Containers

Tools You’ll Need

• Large Bowl
• Medium Stock Pot
• Measuring Cups
• Silicone Heat Resistant Spatula
• Silicone Heat Resistant Whisk
• Food Processor
• Freezer Friendly Containers (see above for suggestions)

How to Make Raspberry Freezer Jam

1. Place the fresh raspberries in a colander.
2. Fill a bowl of cold water and dunk the colander into the bowl of cold water. Gently swirl the raspberries around to remove dirt and debris.
3. Lift the colander out of the water and let excess water drain.
4. Lay a dry kitchen towel in a rimmed baking sheet then layer a few layers of paper towels over top of the towel.
5. Softly transfer the raspberries to the dry paper towels and let dry for 5 minutes.
6. Next, place raspberries in a food processor and pulse a few times until raspberries are crushed.
7. Measure 3 cups of crushed raspberries exactly and pour into to a large mixing bowl.
8. Add 5 1/4 cups of sugar to crushed raspberries and stir until sugar is well incorporated. Let sit for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
9. While waiting, prepare freezer friendly containers. Remove lids, wash, rinse and dry and set out on the counter.
10. After 10 minutes, mix together water and SUREJELL pectin in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. When pectin begins to boil, set a timer and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk.
11. After 1 minute, immediately remove the pectin from heat and add to raspberry mixture.
12. Gently stir the pectin mixture into the raspberry mixture for 3 minutes.
13. After 3 minutes, immediately begin filling containers with jam. (I use a liquid measuring cup to pour the jam into my prepared containers). You’ll want to leave about 1/2 inch at the top of the containers for expansion when freezing.
14. When all the jam has been poured into the containers, take a wet paper towel and wipe off any excess jam that may have spilled on top or sides of the containers. Then, place the lids on the containers.
15. Let the jam stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
16. Once the jam has set for 24 hours, you then can transfer it to the refrigerator or freezer.
17. The jam stores in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks and in the freezer for up to 1 year.
18. Enjoy!

How to Store Raspberry Freezer Jam

As mentioned above, you can store raspberry freezer jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks and in the freezer for up to 1 year. When you take the jam out of the freezer, let it thaw in the refrigerator before eating or you might have raspberry jam popsicles.

Homemade White Bread

You can’t have freshly made raspberry jam without making homemade bread too. Click here to get my easy homemade bread recipe!