Sugar Free Raspberry Jam
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
10 tablespoon
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Calories
17 kcal
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Course
Breakfast, Condiments
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Cuisine
British
Sugar Free Raspberry Jam
Description
This sugar free raspberry jam combines mashed fresh raspberries with chia seeds, vanilla extract or paste, water, lemon juice, and a powdered sweetener to create a low-sugar fruit spread. The chia seeds absorb the liquid to thicken the mixture without boiling or added pectin, which preserves fresh fruit flavor. The addition of vanilla and lemon balances the natural tartness of raspberries and enhances aroma.
The jam thickens after resting in the refrigerator overnight or thickens within 20 minutes if chilled briefly. It can be kept refrigerated for up to one week to maintain its texture and flavor. For longer storage, it can be frozen in portioned containers or ice cube trays and thawed as needed.
Grinding the chia seeds before mixing will yield a smoother consistency, while pushing the berry mixture through a sieve can create a jelly texture. This flexibly allows for personal texture preferences in a homemade, sugar free preserve.
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 150g raspberry fresh; if frozen, give time to defrost
- 3 tbsp / 24g chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste
- ⅓ cup / 80 ml water
- 1 tsp / 4ml lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener or more if needed
Instructions
- Mash the raspberries with a fork.
- Combine all ingredients in a jar or bowl and stir.
- Leave in the fridge overnight or wait 20 minutes for the jam to thicken.
Notes
- This jam has approximately 8 grams net carbs per tablespoon serving and makes around 10 servings total.
- Keep the jam refrigerated in a sealed container for up to one week to preserve freshness and texture.
- For extended storage, freeze the jam in portioned containers or ice cube trays for up to three months, thawing as needed for each serving.
- Grinding the chia seeds before use produces a smoother jam, and passing the mixture through a sieve results in a jelly-like consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10tablespoon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 17 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 17kcal | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.1g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.8g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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