How to Make Sugar Free Strawberry Jam

How to Make Sugar Free Strawberry Jam may be easier than you think it to be.

Made with fresh strawberries, this recipe features two simple recipes for making a delicious and versatile jam without the added sugar.

What makes strawberry jam so good?

 
Strawberry jam is a classic spreadable condiment that is busting with sweet strawberry flavors .

I like that this homemade jam can be enjoyed on toast or used in another recipe!

Did you try my EASY Sugar Free Strawberry Shortcake recipe?

This jam that you make in this recipe for sugar free jam can be used to make that shortcake. While it may seem like it could be a lot of work, both recipe are simple ones to make.

To make this recipe you will need pectin used for recipe with no added sugar. You can find pectin for sugar free recipes here.

How to Make Sugar Free Strawberry Jam using Stevia.

This is the easy recipe for making jam as it is made in a saucepan and then transferred directly to the canning jars. Boiling the filled jars is not necessary.

What you will need to Make Sugar Free Strawberry Jam

• Stevia Granular- 1 ⅓ cups of stevia that measures ¾ teaspoons to two teaspoons of sugar. Look for the equivalence to sugar as a measure for buying the right product for best results. Truvia Spoonable is one such product.
• No Added Sugar Pectin - 1 packet (1.75 ounce). Make sure that your pectin can be used for sugar free use.
• Water- 1 cup
• Strawberries- 4 cups measured after they have been hulled and then crushed.

How to Make Sugar Free Strawberry Jam with Stevia.

1. Prepare your containers as indicated by the manufacturer.
2. In a large saucepan combine together the stevia, pectin and water. Bring this to a boil while stirring constantly. After this has boiled for a full minute, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the strawberries that you have prepared.
3. Transfer the mixture to your prepared containers and cover. Allow this to cool until set, about a day. Then store the containers in the freezer.
4. Don't want to freeze the jars? Simply use the method with the added step for boiling the filled jars, according to the manufacturers directions for the canning jars.

How to Make Jam Using sucralose (Splenda)

Prepare the canning jars according to the manufacturers directions. This include washing the jars and lids and then boiling them.

What you will need to Make Sugar Free Strawberry Jam using sucralose.
 

• Strawberries- 3 cups, already hulled and mashed.
• Water- ¾ cup .
• No Added Sugar Pectin 1.75 ounce packet . Please make sure that your pectin is suitable for making sugar free jam for best results.
• Granular Sucralose (Splenda)- ½ cup

How to Make Sugar Free Strawberry Jam using Sucralose

This method requires using a traditional a canner or a canner rack and boiling water.

1. Please prepare your glass jars as indicated by the manufacturer.
2. Prepare your strawberries by removing the stems and them crushing them.
3. Use a large stockpot. Combine together the strawberries, pectin, and water. Stir the ingredients in order to dissolve the pectin and then allow the ingredients to sit for ten minutes.
4. Place this stockpot on the stove and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly. Once it boils for about a minute, you can carefully remove the stockpot from the stove and stir in the sucralose. Skim off any foam as needed.
5. Transfer the mixture to your prepared canning jars leaving between ½-1/4" of room at the top. Then wipe down the rims of the jars to remove water or jam that may be on them.
6. Securely seal the jars, as indicated by the manufacturer. Make sure that the bands are tight for boiling.
7. You can continue making this by using a canner and following instructions. Or you can use a large stockpot and a canner rack and boil your jars for ten minutes. Allow your jars to cool completely as they will be hot.

EXPERT TIP 👉 Use fruit juice for part or all of the water for added flavor.

Tips for making the best homemade jam.

Pectin is used in this sugar free recipe needed to react with sugar to firm up the jam. Pectin is a vegan thickener that is essential to this recipe since we are not using sugar however, make sure that your pectin is specifically for sugar free recipes..

More helpful tips for you.

1. The stevia method used for making jam is a simple recipe that is made using a large saucepan on the stove. On the other hand, the sucralose method uses a more traditional canning method which entails boiling the filled jars.
2. When selecting jars for using in this recipe, select jars that are specific to canning. This means that the jars should have lids that can be securely placed on the jars.
3. Prepare your jars by following the manufacturers direction for the jars before using them. The directions may also have specific instructions for boiling the jars when using the sucralose method of making jam.
4. It is usually recommended that when you fill the jars they are filling within a quarter inch of the top of the jar. Also, the jar rims should be wiped off before placing the lids on.

How to store homemade jam.

Make sure that the lids are secure according to he manufacturers directions and that the jars have been cooled (as per directions below). Unopened jars of jam should be store in a cool dark location and can last up to a year. However, once opened, this jams will last about three weeks when refrigerated properly.

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