To take full advantage of the amazing Strawberry season we are having and all the great sales, I decided to make strawberry jam with a twist. Strawberry Mojito Freezer Jam. This recipe could not be easier and did I mention the crockpot does all the work?
We consume a ridiculous amount of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in our home. With six kids, I can’t really live without the staple sandwiches that just about every child grows up on.
While the every day strawberry jam is one of my favorites, I was inspired by the over abundance of mint in my container garden and my husbands obsession with lime to create this Strawberry Mojito Jam.
Since I did not have any pectin in my pantry, this recipe does not have any in it. It’s a little thinner than other jams I have made with pectin, but it was still thick enough to be spreadable.
I used my immersion blender to break up the chunks of strawberries half-way through the cooking time. So much easier than pouring hot strawberries into a blender.
Strawberry Mojito Freezer Jam
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Strawberries
- 2 Limes
- 1 cup Sugar
- 10-15 Fresh Mint Leaves
Instructions
- Hull strawberries and place in crockpot. No need to slice.
- Zest both limes, then juice the limes and add to crockpot.
- Turn crockpot to low and cook for 3 hours.
- Add mint at 3 hours and cook for another hour.
- Use immersion blender to break up strawberries and mint to desired consistency.
- Turn crockpot to high, remove lid and cook for 2 more hours or until desired consistency is reached. Jam will thicken more as it cools.
- Place jam into freezer save containers with head room for expansion. Freeze for up to 6 months.
The kids are in love with this jam as much as I am! We have blown through all three jars already. I am ready to make more!
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Alli Smith says
I haven’t made freezer jam in a long time. You’ve motivated me to make your strawberry mojito jam because it’s so easy and looks so delicious.
Amber Myers says
Yum! I’ve never tried to make my own jam before. I should try this out. I always like when I can use my crockpot.
Teresa says
I just made some fresh jam last week with all the amazing berries. I couldn’t agree more that this is the perfect season to make jam
Jeanette says
I am definitely going to make this! Mojito’s are probably one of my favorite drinks so it would be fun to make it as a jam.
Karen Dawkins says
This sounds so fresh! A nice change from regular strawberry freezer jam which can be too sweet. I love the addition of both lime and mint — but, I also love mojitos. 😉
Karen says
Wow! This is a different jam! It looks so delicious and fairly easy to make. I look forward to making this!
Pam says
What a fun twist on the traditional strawberry jam. This sounds like it tastes delicious.
Rachel says
I love making freezer jam! It is how we get through the school year. My kids are spoiled and don’t like store bought anymore.
Ruth I says
I am so in love with all of this. Strawberry has always been a good essential for desserts. That strawberry cake is seriously looking good.
Ricci says
Now this a jam I can get on board with! It sounds and looks amazing!!
Catalina says
I am sure that this jam is amazingly delicious! i love how easy is to make it!
Terri Steffes says
We love jams, jellies, preserves… and this freezer jam looks AMAZING! I bet it is amazing on ICE CREAM! Gotta make this now!
Lynndee says
I always enjoy a good jam and I have been wanting to prepare one here at home. Your recipe looks easy to make, and your jam looks delish too.
Fatima Torres says
This would be perfect for a girl’s night or something. Can’t want to give it a try.
Heather says
This looks like a great recipe! I love jam and it would be fun to make it myself.