How Do You Make Jam From Frozen Fruit?
Whipping up and canning your own jam can be simple if you have some time and the right tools. Though many people prefer to use fresh fruit, frozen varieties can work just as well for producing fragrant, delicious jams. Get started and stock your shelves with homemade jam. Set the bags of frozen fruit out to defrost for about half an hour. Meanwhile, wash the jam jars in the dishwasher, using a “sterilizing” wash or one with a high temperature. If you’re working without a dishwasher, soak the jars in hot, soapy water for about 5 minutes. Crush the defrosted fruit in large bowls using a large, wooden spoon or a ladle. Continue to mash the fruit together until you have the desired size and amount of fruit chunks. Measure the sugar needed depending on the type of fruit used. Each type of fruit has a different pectin level, and you’ll find a chart detailing how much sugar is needed to make jam (depending on the fruit) on any box of pectin you buy. Most fruit requires about 4 cups of sugar.
