I began making homemade jam after getting married, and added a little vanilla bean to the original recipe. I simply love this recipe and hope you and your family enjoy this sweet treat as well!
Ingredients:
- small box of pectin
- 3/4 cup water (add a few Tablespoons less if you prefer a thicker jam)
- 2 lbs of fresh strawberries
- fresh vanilla bean pod
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- freezer-proof jars/containers
Directions:
1. Combine the strawberries and sugar in a large pot and cook on medium heat for five minutes; stir continuously. Lower the heat, and mash the strawberries. (*Note: I find that mashing the strawberries after I cook them is much easier!)
2. Combine the water and pectin in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Pour over the strawberries and stir well.
3. Next, slice open the vanilla bean pod and scrap the seeds into the pot. Stir together well and remove from the heat.
4. Allow the jam to cool for about five minutes, then pour into freezer-safe containers while still warm. You can store jam in the refrigerator for up to three weeks or in the freezer for up to six months. Enjoy!
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Memories from grandparents are so priceless. I am grateful for mine every single day. I pray my kids have plenty of such memories once they are adults.
I’ve always been too scared to try to make jam- not sure why – would you say this is easy enough to start with? I would love to start making some jams and such. Thanks for the recipe.
Marissa- ABSOLUTELY! You can do it; I’m sure!
It is very easy and I think freezer jam is a simple way to start instead of worrying about all the “canning” logistics. Let me know how it turns out for you! Also, vanilla bean is kind of pricy so do note that that ingredient can be optional if you just want strawberry jam! 
Sounds delicious! I’ll definitely have to try it. Found you at the Linky Party over at Tip Junkie. I’m #519.
My grandma’s freezer jam is one of my very favorites things and I LOVE your addition of vanilla bean
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Keri,
I grabbed your “I’m been featured button” and linked up! 
Thanks for stopping by and for featuring my Strawberry Vanilla Bean Freezer Jam!
I made 11 pints of this yesterday, and it is FABULOUS! Next time I think I’ll increase the vanilla a bit, but yum, yum, yum! Thanks for sharing this!
I can’t wait to make freezer jam this summer when strawberries are in season. And I love that you added vanilla bean. YUM!!
I love freezer strawberry jam because it has such a fresh taste. There are other fruit freezer receipes on the petin sheet in the box. Has anyone made any of the others? Was wondering if they turn out as good as the strawberry one?