Sugar Free Strawberry Jam
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Sugar Free Strawberry Jam
Description
The Sugar Free Strawberry Jam recipe combines diced strawberries with water and simmers them to break down the fruit and release natural pectins. Lemon juice is optional but useful for longer storage as it inhibits bacterial growth. Ground chia seeds are added towards the end to thicken the jam while keeping a soft texture, unlike typical whole chia seeds. The cooking process involves boiling with a lid, then reducing heat to let the mixture bubble and evaporate until thickened, with continued mashing to achieve a consistent texture.
The flavor balances the fresh strawberry taste with any added powdered sweetener if needed, allowing a lower sugar content without sacrificing enjoyment. This jam can be spooned onto bread, yogurt, or desserts where a strawberry spread is desired. It holds well chilled and can be stored in sterilized jars in the refrigerator.
Adjust the amount of sweetener to suit the sweetness of your strawberries, and use ground chia for the best texture. The jam thickens more as it cools, making cooking times approximate depending on your stove and cookware. This method provides a way to enjoy strawberry jam with reduced sugars and natural ingredients.
Ingredients
- 400 g / 14 oz strawberry diced
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds ground
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
- 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener optional
Instructions
- Chop the strawberries and place them in a saucepan together with the water.
- Bring to the boil (lid on), then turn down the heat medium and let it bubble away for 15 minutes. Only add the lemon juice if you want to store the jam for longer than 1 week - it prevents the growth of bacteria.
- Mash the strawberries with a potato masher (or with a fork), then continue to cook on low-medium for another 30 minutes until reduced by half. You want it to bubble peacefully. Bubbles will become smaller as the liquid evaporates. Stir regularly with a spatula to prevent the jam from burning. Towards the end of cooking, stir constantly.
- Taste. If necessary, sweeten with 1 tablespoon of powdered erythritol.
- Add the ground chia seeds and stir. Cool and fill into a sterilised jar. Store in the fridge.
Notes
- Adjust sweetener amount based on the natural sweetness of your strawberries; some may need none.
- Use ground chia seeds instead of whole to avoid a gritty texture in the jam.
- Lemon juice helps preserve the jam longer by preventing bacterial growth if you want to store it beyond one week.
- Cook the jam until it's visibly thick, as exact cooking times vary with cookware and heat.
- This recipe yields about half the original strawberry weight in jam; one tablespoon of sweetener equals roughly 14 grams.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 10kcal | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.4g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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