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Sugar-Free Jam with Rhubarb

Sugar-free jam with rhubarb, chia seeds, and stevia, a healthier jam or spread perfect for breakfast. Try it with other fruit or berries.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 jar
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12.5 oz rhubarb Note 1
  • 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice Note 2
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • 1-2 tablespoons powdered stevia Note 3 and 4

Instructions

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  1. Clean and chop the rhubarb.12.5 oz rhubarb/ 350 g
  2. Cook: Place into a small saucepan together with the orange juice or water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the rhubarb is soft and most of the liquid has cooked off about 10 minutes.5 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice + 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  3. Thicken: Add the chia seeds, lower the heat, and stir for about 5 minutes until is is nicely thickened.2 teaspoons chia seeds
  4. Sweeten: Remove from the heat and stir in the stevia to taste.1-2 tablespoons powdered stevia
  5. Refrigerate: Transfer to a jar, let cool, cover, and keep in the refrigerator. It will keep for about 1 to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Other fruit: Strawberries, other kinds of berries, peaches, nectarine, apricots, and so on.
  • Use water if you don't have any oranges in the house.
  • I use powdered stevia, which can replace sugar 1:1. If using another brand, dose according to the packet's instructions and to taste. Start with a smaller amount and add more as needed.
  • Alternative sweeteners: Erythritol, maple, date or agave syrup, or even honey. Always to taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1whole jar Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 20mg (1%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1jar

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Serving 1whole jar
Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.