Sugar Free Blueberry Jam
With this sugar-free blueberry jam recipe, no pectin is needed. You'll make one jar's worth of delicious fridge-stable jam and only need 4 ingredients to do it. You'll enjoy this healthy fruit spread with your favorite toast or bagels for breakfast.
Servings: 26 servings
Calories: 17kcal
Cost: Recipe $2.83
Equipment
- Mason Jar or another airtight container
Ingredients
- 3 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen ($2.47)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice ($0.02)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds ($0.30)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup ($0.04)
Instructions
- Cook berries. Add the blueberries to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries are soft and easily mashed.
- Mash. Remove from heat and mash the blueberries with a potato masher to your desired consistency.
- Add lemon. Stir in the lemon juice and return the pan to the heat. Bring to a brief boil, then remove from heat.
- Thicken. Stir in the chia seeds and honey until evenly combined.
- Cool and set. Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully thickened.
Notes
- Thickening. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools and sets in the refrigerator.
- Sweetener swap. Splenda or another sugar substitute can be used if preferred.
- Storage. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing. Freeze for up to 2 months, then thaw in the refrigerator before using.
- Canning. This is a refrigerator or freezer jam and is not suitable for shelf-stable canning.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 19.5mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 1.7g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 10.5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
