Favourite Raspberry Freezer Jam Recipe
Best No Cook Raspberry Jam

Many people ask me what my Favourite Raspberry Freezer Jam Recipe is. Well, my favourite recipe is, in part, my choice jam because I lack the time to cook and can jam, so freezer jam is a fast and wonderful alternative! I also find that my Favourite Raspberry Freezer Jam is tastier (because no flavour is lost in the cooking/canning process and less sugar means fresher taste!) I also find that the deep red colour of Raspberry Freezer Jam is original and not compromised by any cooking or further processing of the fruit.



Since we grow a lot of raspberries, I like to make several batches of this Raspberry Freezer Jam Recipe using fresh berries, and then I freeze the remaining harvest of berries to make freezer jam during the rest of the year. When making raspberry jam from frozen berries, I suggest you allow them to only partly defrost, and make the jam when the berries are still slightly frozen. This freezer jam recipe can be adapted to use ANY 4 cups of prepared fruit. Raspberry-Peach, Raspberry-Pear, Raspberry-Strawberry Jams are just a few examples of jam creations you can make!

I find that freezer jam has a much smoother consistency than most canned jams, making it very versatile. I use my Raspberry Freezer Jam to top ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, waffles, scones, muffins and cheesecakes.

To make jam-filled muffins, place half the batter in the muffin pan, add 1 - 2 tsps. of raspberry jam, and then add the remaining batter...presto...a specialty raspberry muffin!

Now onto the Recipe

*Note - if you are planning to remove all or some of the raspberry seeds, ensure you still have 4 cups of prepared raspberry fruit left for the recipe.

4 cups crushed raspberries* (do not puree)(red and/or black)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 pkge. No Cook Freezer Jam gelling powder, 45 gr. size
(I use "Garden Fare" Club House Brand)

Directions

Wash and rinse containers.

Place prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl.

Gently stir in sugar and allow to stand for 15 minutes.

Slowly sprinkle gelling powder a little at a time onto fruit mixture while stirring for 3 minutes.

Allow to stand for 5 minutes.

Gently stir again for 1 minute.

Pour jam into jars, leaving 1 inch head space. Seal tightly.

Jam is ready to eat. No standing time is required.

Store in refrigerator and use within 6 weeks or store in freezer for up to one year.

Yield is approx. 4 1/2 cups.

***NOTE - the above recipe was taken from the gelling powder package of "Garden Fare" Club House Brand.***