Sugar Free Strawberry Jam
Using just 3 or 4 ingredients you can have a wonderful batch of sugar free strawberry jam. This jam is a healthy alternative that tastes great with toast and biscuits.
Servings: 26 servings
Calories: 11kcal
Cost: Recipe $2.69
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered ($2.24)
- 1 teaspoon lemon Juice ($0.01)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds ($0.20)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, plus more to taste ($0.24)
Instructions
- Prep berries. Wash, hull, and quarter the strawberries.
- Cook fruit. Add the strawberries to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add lemon. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Mash. Mash the strawberries with a potato masher to your desired texture.
- Thicken. Stir in the chia seeds and honey. Return the pan to medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Adjust sweetness. Remove from heat and taste. Add additional honey if desired. The chia seeds will continue to soften as the jam rests.
- Cool and set. Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before using.
Notes
- Texture control. Mash more for smoother jam or less for chunkier jam.
- Frozen berries. Frozen strawberries work well and do not require added water.
- Chia option. Grinding chia seeds creates a finer jam texture.
- Setting time. Jam thickens as it chills and may look thin while warm.
- Storage. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for longer storage and thaw as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 26.9mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 1.1g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 8.2mg | Calcium: 9.3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
