Strawberry Mint Freezer Jam

Ingredients

• 8 rounded cups, or 2 pounds, of strawberries
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• Pectin, See below

Directions

1. Mash 8 rounded cups, or 2 pounds, of strawberries until you have 4 cups of crushed fruit. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint.
2. If you’re using Ball instant fruit pectin, mix 1 ½ cups sugar with a packet of Ball instant fruit pectin, then stir that into the fruit for 3 minutes. Spoon the jam into small jars or containers, and let it finish setting in the fridge overnight.
3. If you’re using Pomona’s Universal, combine the crushed strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and mint. In a blender, mix 3 teaspoons pectin powder with ¾ cup boiling water very thoroughly, until the pectin has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Stir it into the fruit and sugar mixture right away. Add 2 teaspoons calcium water, and stir just until the jam starts to set.