Description
Enjoy sweet and fruity strawberry jam without the added sugar, perfect for low-sugar diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and crushed
- 1 cup sugar substitute (like Stevia or erythritol)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fruit pectin (optional, for thicker jam)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine crushed strawberries, sugar substitute, lemon juice, and pectin (if using).
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the strawberries begin to break down and the mixture starts to boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer to sterilized jars and refrigerate.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. Adjust the sugar substitute to your taste preference. For a smoother jam, blend the mixture before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg