BALL PECTIN FREEZER JAM RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Slice persimmons into small chunks and remove stems and seeds.
• Add persimmons and lemon juice to a small saucepan and cook on low for a few minutes until persimmons begin to release their juices.  Use a potato masher to help speed the process along.
• Once they've fallen apart, add sugar and cook over medium-low heat until the jam thickens.  Test for consistency on a plate in the freezer.
• When the consistency is right, pour into prepared canning jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.  Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes, and then turn off heat and leave the jars in the canner for an additional 5 minutes.  Remove jars to the counter and allow them to cool.  
• Check seals, and store any unsealed jars in the refrigerator for immediate use.

Steps:

• Wash strawberries; drain.
• Remove Stems.
• Crush strawberries on layer at a time. (I use a potato masher for this.).
• Combine strawberries, powdered pectin, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large saucepot.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Return to a rolling boil.
• Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat, and skim foam if necessary.
• Ladle into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Adjust 2-piece caps. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.