Comments on: Strawberry Freezer Jam http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-freezer-jam Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:23:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lisa http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-freezer-jam#comment-57920 Lisa Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:51:12 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1529#comment-57920 Sorry if this has already been asked. Can you use splenda or some other sugar substitute? I was diagnosed with diabetes and I am trying to watch sugar intake. Thanks. Enjoying your site! Lisa Sorry if this has already been asked. Can you use splenda or some other sugar substitute? I was diagnosed with diabetes and I am trying to watch sugar intake. Thanks.

Enjoying your site!

Lisa

]]> By: Beckie http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-freezer-jam#comment-52027 Beckie Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:56:48 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1529#comment-52027 I just posted a free strawberry jam printable that might work with your freezer jam Marie. http://www.infarrantlycreative.net/2011/08/strawberry-jam-labels.html I just posted a free strawberry jam printable that might work with your freezer jam Marie.

http://www.infarrantlycreative.net/2011/08/strawberry-jam-labels.html

]]> By: Menu Planning Mayhem (August 21-27) | Desiring Virtue http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-freezer-jam#comment-51175 Menu Planning Mayhem (August 21-27) | Desiring Virtue Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:12:31 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1529#comment-51175 [...] & Homemade Jam Sandwiches, Graham crackers, [...] [...] & Homemade Jam Sandwiches, Graham crackers, [...]

]]> By: Ella http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-freezer-jam#comment-50962 Ella Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:36:04 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1529#comment-50962 Can this be made using a bread machine? If so would the recipe be any different? Thanks! Can this be made using a bread machine? If so would the recipe be any different?
Thanks!

]]> By: Tamara http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-freezer-jam#comment-50711 Tamara Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:10:21 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1529#comment-50711 It's Tamara again here :) I found the purple lids plasticware at Bed Bath & Beyond...now to buy the strawberries at our flea market & then waa laa I'm making freezer jam & can't wait! So excited. It’s Tamara again here :) I found the purple lids plasticware at Bed Bath & Beyond…now to buy the strawberries at our flea market & then waa laa I’m making freezer jam & can’t wait! So excited.

]]> By: Tamara http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-freezer-jam#comment-50225 Tamara Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:21:11 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1529#comment-50225 Thanx so much! My Mother-In-Law said it's a Secret Family Recipe & won't give it to me :( So...I will now make my own for my Kids & Husband (so there) hahaha Thanx so much! My Mother-In-Law said it’s a Secret Family Recipe & won’t give it to me :( So…I will now make my own for my Kids & Husband (so there) hahaha

]]> By: Cheryl P http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-freezer-jam#comment-49910 Cheryl P Sun, 24 Jul 2011 02:27:51 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1529#comment-49910 You can make a no sugar freezer jam with the sugar free jello. Im not sure of the exact amounts but I think it is 4 cups of prepared fruit, bring to a boil for about 4 minutes and take off the heat and add the jello. If your berries are very tart you may have to add some splenda. Mix for a long time to let the jello dissolve completely. Fill jars to 1/2 inch from rim and let sit on counter for 24 hours, then in the fridge for a day or 2 to let it set. I got this from the radio station, Listen to the Mrs on AM 790 from the Saginaw, Mi area. They are also live online also. Its a great show that gives household tips and recipes. Anyone can call to get the recipe, the # is 1-989-752-6111. It is from 10 am to 11:30 am. Mon-Fri. You can make a no sugar freezer jam with the sugar free jello. Im not sure of the exact amounts but I think it is 4 cups of prepared fruit, bring to a boil for about 4 minutes and take off the heat and add the jello. If your berries are very tart you may have to add some splenda. Mix for a long time to let the jello dissolve completely. Fill jars to 1/2 inch from rim and let sit on counter for 24 hours, then in the fridge for a day or 2 to let it set. I got this from the radio station, Listen to the Mrs on AM 790 from the Saginaw, Mi area. They are also live online also. Its a great show that gives household tips and recipes. Anyone can call to get the recipe, the # is 1-989-752-6111. It is from 10 am to 11:30 am. Mon-Fri.

]]> By: LisainKC http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-freezer-jam#comment-49904 LisainKC Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:11:03 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1529#comment-49904 This jam sounds SOOO delicious. I wish my strawberry plants were producing more berries but with this extreme heat - they aren't - so I will buy them at the store. :) This sounds relatively easy to make and oh, so fresh tasting! I am excited to try making it and will try it soon. Thanks for the recipe!! So, is the SureGel the best way to go or the Pectin that you boil? What's the concensus??? I'm a little confused about that - and is it the recipe with 4 cups sugar or the one with 1 3/4 sugar?? Help!?? This jam sounds SOOO delicious. I wish my strawberry plants were producing more berries but with this extreme heat – they aren’t – so I will buy them at the store. :) This sounds relatively easy to make and oh, so fresh tasting! I am excited to try making it and will try it soon. Thanks for the recipe!! So, is the SureGel the best way to go or the Pectin that you boil? What’s the concensus??? I’m a little confused about that – and is it the recipe with 4 cups sugar or the one with 1 3/4 sugar?? Help!??

]]> By: Ciny http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-freezer-jam#comment-49800 Ciny Sat, 23 Jul 2011 02:36:15 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1529#comment-49800 Was a bit intrigued with a comment regarding using Ultra Sperse. From the description I wondered if it was the same thing as Instant Clearjel. I do believe it is and Instant Clearjel is so much easier to find (I get mine on the internet or at Amish Stores). Here's some uses for it in jam, bread and cookies... Freezer Jam: Combine 3-Tbsp Instant Clearjel with 2-cups sugar, before adding to 5 cups crushed fruit and add 1 Tbsp corn syrup and then 1 Tbsp lemon juice. (For a great jam, that's lower in sugar; less sugar, reduces calories!) Breads: Add 2 tsp Instant Clearjel (per 3 cups flour) for breads. Adding ICJ retains the natural moisture in baked goods, extending the shelf life of the end product. Here's a GREAT hint, when adding Instant Clearjel, you can actually REDUCE up to half the fat in most bread recipes, and still have a very tender loaf. (Reducing the fat content, also reduces calories!) Soft, Chewy Cookies: Substitute (all or part) of the shortening with real butter. Use 1 tsp ICJ (per 1-cup flour) for cookies that can rival bakery-shop cookies. Homemade cookies many with butter usually spread out flat, but when ICJ is added to flour, dropped cookies maintain a nice shape and cut-out cookies roll out beautifully (pre-chilling is NOT neccessary)! Was a bit intrigued with a comment regarding using Ultra Sperse. From the description I wondered if it was the same thing as Instant Clearjel. I do believe it is and Instant Clearjel is so much easier to find (I get mine on the internet or at Amish Stores). Here’s some uses for it in jam, bread and cookies…

Freezer Jam: Combine 3-Tbsp Instant Clearjel with 2-cups sugar, before adding to 5 cups crushed fruit and add 1 Tbsp corn syrup and then 1 Tbsp lemon juice. (For a great jam, that’s lower in sugar; less sugar, reduces calories!)

Breads: Add 2 tsp Instant Clearjel (per 3 cups flour) for breads. Adding ICJ retains the natural moisture in baked goods, extending the shelf life of the end product. Here’s a GREAT hint, when adding Instant Clearjel, you can actually REDUCE up to half the fat in most bread recipes, and still have a very tender loaf. (Reducing the fat content, also reduces calories!)

Soft, Chewy Cookies: Substitute (all or part) of the shortening with real butter. Use 1 tsp ICJ (per 1-cup flour) for cookies that can rival bakery-shop cookies. Homemade cookies many with butter usually spread out flat, but when ICJ is added to flour, dropped cookies maintain a nice shape and cut-out cookies roll out beautifully (pre-chilling is NOT neccessary)!

]]> By: The Thrifty Momma http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-freezer-jam#comment-49785 The Thrifty Momma Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:50:41 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=1529#comment-49785 I love this idea. The kids and I just went blueberry picking and I think this will be great with our blueberries. I love this idea. The kids and I just went blueberry picking and I think this will be great with our blueberries.

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