Peter's Famous Raspberry Freezer Jam

With record-breaking temperatures over 100 degrees this week, we have been spending most afternoons trying to stay cool in the house. I mentioned to the boys that we should make freezer jam, and Peter was all over it. Ever since my mom introduced Peter to freezer jam, he has been in love! It is difficult to keep a supply of freezer jam in the house with Peter, and the rest of us love it too. We acquired some wonderful raspberries from a local grower, and yesterday Peter and William made freezer jam by themselves. I know - it is a scary thought - but making freezer jam is extremely easy and I supervised. If you have never made freezer jam, you really should whip some up while the berries are in season. You won't be disappointed!


The cast of characters - A large bowl of washed raspberries, sugar, and instant pectin.
(The recipe with specific measurements is on the pectin container.)



Step 1 - Mash the berries with a potato masher.

Step 2 - Mix sugar and pectin together.

Step 3 - Add sugar/pectin mixture to mashed raspberries.

Step 4 - Stir until all ingredients are combined.

Step 5 - Use a ladle to fill plastic freezer jars with the prepared jam.

Step 6 - Keep a jar for yourself and drink it! Not required, but recommended by Peter.

Step 7 - Wipe down jars, let sit for 30 minutes, then freeze or refrigerate.



Step 8 - Enjoy!