Low-Sugar Strawberry Jam | Daily Dine

Low-Sugar Strawberry Jam

This low-sugar strawberry jam has all the fruity flavor of fresh strawberry jam, but it's made with less sugar — or no sugar if you prefer!

american

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1485 minutes

Servings: 32

Nutritional Information

Calories:16 kcal

Carbohydrate:4 g

Dietary Fiber:0 g

Protein:0 g

Sodium:0 mg

Sugar:4 g

Unsaturated Fat:0 g

Ingredients

1.3333333730698 cups crushed strawberries (wash, hull, then crush one layer at a time using potato masher)

0.33333334326744 cup unsweetened fruit juice, thawed fruit juice concentrate, or water

1.5 tablespoons Ball® RealFruit™ Low or No-Sugar Needed Pectin

0.5 cup granulated sugar, sugar substitute, or honey (or less, depending on taste)

2 Ball® or Kerr® Half-pint (8 oz) Jars with lids and bands

Instructions

Step 1
Prepare waterbath canner, jars and lids according to manufacturers instructions, if preserving. Prepare and measure ingredients for recipe.
Step 2
Combine prepared fruit with fruit juice in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in Ball RealFruit Low or No-Sugar Needed Pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil.
Step 3
Add sugar, sugar substitute, or honey, if using. Return mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.
Step 4
Ladle hot jam into hot jars, one at a time, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars. Apply bands and adjust to fingertip tight.
Step 5
Place filled jars in canner ensuring jars are covered by 1 to 2 inches of water. Place lid on canner. Bring water to gentle, steady boil.
Step 6
Process jars for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat, remove lid and let jars stand for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed. Clean and store according to manufacturers instructions.

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