Strawberry Hibiscus Freezer Jam preserves bright, juicy, and sweet strawberries into the freshest tasting jam so you can enjoy these delightful gems all winter long! Made with four ingredients and thrown together in under 30 minutes, enjoy these delightful summer jewels all winter long perfectly preserved as strawberry hibiscus freezer jam!

Strawberry Hibiscus Freezer Jam is the best way to capture the essence of early summertime. Ideal for those sun-ripened berries you picked up from the farmers market or straight from the berry patch, this is my FAVORITE way to preserve summer berries.

I love my strawberry hibiscus freezer jam with a side of crumpets 😀

Strawberry Season!

I love late spring and early summer in the Pacific Northwest. While it rains and rains most of March and April, May brings sunshine and berries! ALL THE BERRIES! 😀 Hood River may have the fruit loop, but Battle Ground, Hockinson, and Brush Prairie have what I affectionately call the Berry Belt. The month of May hits, and all the u-pick farms and farm stands open up with strawberries kicking off the berry season.

Picked at the height of their glory, nothing compares to a fresh strawberry. I bought a box of berries on my way to work and within minutes, the whole music studio was perfumed by the fresh, sweet smell of strawberries. If they could truly bottle the scent of a strawberry picked immediately off the field, I would wear that every day!

CR Berry Farms in Hockinson, WA is one of my favorite farm stands and u-pick fields!

Preserving Summer Memories For Winter Nostalgia

I love freshly picked berries! Growing up, my mom took us kids berry picking for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and peaches. We would pick buckets and buckets to devour and freeze for wintertime. I remember spending the whole afternoon making batch after batch of strawberry freezer jam. When the rainy months of November and December rolled around, opening up the freezer and eating a bowl of homemade strawberry freezer jam was a delicious reminder that sunshine was coming around again soon!

Hibiscus and Strawberries Are A Match in Heaven

Yes! This is another tea recipe! Hibiscus tea brings a whole new dimension to strawberry jam. Hibiscus tea is tangy, floral, and bursting with cheerful cranberry notes. I think it brings a brightness that balances out super sweet strawberries. While you could make this freezer jam with water (and you absolutely can!), I love the subtle elevation in flavor you get by infusing herbal teas into the mix! Speaking of subtle flavor, let’s bring Suttle Tea back into the conversation! 😀

My Favorite Tea For Strawberry Hibiscus Freezer Jam

I ADORE Suttle Tea. Again, I am not being sponsored. I am just a huge fan of loose leaf tea! My favorite hibiscus/strawberry combo is their Hibiscus Sunrise herbal tea. Made with hint of cinnamon and cardamon, this brings a faint tinge of spice to strawberry jam.

If you want to snag some Hibiscus Sunrise tea, you can find it here!

If you like a whisper of lavender, go for Kauai herbal tea. This one has bits of cinnamon, coconut, and strawberries. You can grab the Kauai herbal tea here!

If you don’t feel like dealing with loose leaf tea, or if you want a straightforward hibiscus flavor, the Republic Tea makes a lovely Hibiscus Superflower Tea that pairs beautifully in baked goods! I use it all the time.

Hibiscus Sunrise Herbal Tea blend from Suttle Tea

Let’s Make Some Jam!

Growing up, we always used the Sure-Jell freezer jam recipe on the box for making jam. My strawberry hibiscus freezer jam recipe is heavily inspired by that original recipe. However, I reduced the amount of sugar quite a bit and used tea to infuse more flavor into the jam. I hope you enjoy making your own time capsule of summer!

Step One: Steep Your Tea!

Bring water to a boil. Steep 3 teaspoons of loose leaf hibiscus tea or two tea sachets in one cup of water. Let the tea steep for about 10-15 minutes. You want the tea to be extra strength so the flavor comes through the jam.

Step Two: Wash and Dry Your Berries Thoroughly

Thoroughly wash, de-stem, and let your berries dry on paper towels.

Step 3: Mash and Obliterate!

Be prepared to have tons of fun! This is the best way to keep little hands busy when you are in the kitchen. I love making strawberry jam with kids. Basically, you need to squash and mash all the strawberries down to 4 cups of fruit. You could blitz this in a food processor if you prefer an even textured jam, but I love keeping big chunks of berries in the mix. Squishing berries by hand is way more fun anyway!

Step 4: Combine the Gelatin Mix and Strawberries

Combine the sure-jell and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan. Pour in the steeped tea and stir constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, let it continue to boil for 1 minute. Take it off the heat and pour in the smashed berries. Stir to combine. You will be left with a glorious batch of ruby red strawberry jam! Feel free to lick the spoon! I always sneak a bowl of warm jam before I freeze it. It’s like a special reward for a job well done!

Storing Your Strawberry Hibiscus Freezer Jam

I prefer to freeze my jam in silicone freezer trays. I like to pop them out and save them in gallon ziploc bags. You can also freeze them in quart-sized freezer bags, freezer storage containers, or glass jars.

How Long Does Strawberry Hibiscus Freezer Jam Last?

I am no expert, but according to the professionals, freezer jam can last up to a year. Let’s be honest, my freezer jam doesn’t last long because we always eat it up! 😀

The Strawberry Possibilities are Endless!

Enjoy Strawberry Hibiscus Freezer Jam slathered on crumpets, English muffins, scones, and toast smothered in butter. I love spooning this beautiful jam on vanilla ice cream topped with biscoff cookie crumbles, or paired with pillows of light whipped cream and buttery biscuits for an easy strawberry shortcake dessert. You can eat this for breakfast in yogurt parfaits, or you can just eat it plain! I hope you love this taste of summer as much as I do!

Happy Eating!

~Anna