Sugar Free Strawberry Jam [No Pectin!]
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Sugar Free Strawberry Jam [No Pectin!]
Description
The recipe starts by cooking quartered fresh strawberries over medium heat until soft and bubbling. They are then mashed gently, leaving some fruit texture intact. Chia seeds are stirred in, acting as a natural thickener and gel agent, absorbing liquid as the jam cools. Maple syrup can be added optionally for extra sweetness, but the jam is suitable without it.
The jam is portioned into clean airtight jars and refrigerated to set overnight or for at least four hours. This resting period allows the chia seeds to swell and absorb juice, producing a thickened, spreadable consistency without needing commercial pectin.
It is recommended to use clean jars to maintain freshness. The jam keeps well in the refrigerator for one week, or it can be frozen for up to four months. Using white chia seeds is an option for a brighter color, and adjusting chia quantities can control consistency.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds strawberries washed & hulled (approx. 5 cups quartered)
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Quarter the strawberries and add to a large pan. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, until soft and bubbling.
- Then remove from the heat and use a potato masher to gently mash the strawberries, but still leaving some chunky fruit pieces. Add the chia seeds and maple syrup, if using, and mix well.
- Set aside to let cool slightly, and then divide the jam into clean, air tight jars. Jam will completely set once refrigerated overnight or at least 4 hours. Refrigerate to use within 1 week or freeze for up to 4 months.
Notes
- Use clean jars for storing the jam to ensure freshness and safety.
- If the jam seems watery after cooking, allow it to cool as chia seeds will thicken it further.
- Substitute white chia seeds for a lighter jam color if preferred.
- Reduce chia seeds to ¼ cup for a slightly thinner jam.
- This recipe makes about 3.5 cups of jam; refrigerate some and freeze the rest for longer storage.
- Refrigerated jam keeps up to one week; freeze for up to four months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 28Servings (2 Tablespoons per serving)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 23cal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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