Some cooking experts recommend simple tips to freeze foods. When the food is still hot, do not cover it yet and allow the food to cool down before putting it in the freezer. Do not fully cover the jar until its contents are frozen. Once the contents are already frozen, you can fully lock the lid. Also, do not pour contents to the maximum. Leave a space between the contents and the top of the jar to allow for food expansion during freezing. To defrost the contents, remove the container from the freezer and put it anywhere in the refrigerator overnight. Always remember that most freezer jars are not microwave safe.



Here is a simple recipe for preparing a freezer jam. You will need 4 lbs of fresh strawberries, 1 ½ cups of sugar, jam pectin and freezer jars. Wash and slice the strawberries. Also remove the stems. Mash the strawberries using a masher. In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and pectin. Add the mashed berries in the mixture. Stir for several minutes until all the contents are evenly mixed together. Place the strawberries in the freezer jar and allow the contents to settle for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, you can put your freezer jar in the freezer already. You can store the freezer jam for about one year, or refrigerate it for one month. This type of jam is recommended for families with small children. Aside from being delicious, it is also fresh and healthy. You can also use other berries to have a variety. You can use raspberries, blueberries or blackberries, depending on your preference.



The freezer jar is really a convenient and easy way to store foods, especially homemade foods. Aside from being reusable, they are also easy to clean. You can wash them with mild detergent and rinse with water, or you can simply place them in the dishwasher. These containers are also very versatile. You can bring them when your family is going outdoors and store leftover foods.