Low Sugar / No Sugar Strawberry Jam |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This jam has all the fresh-fruit flavor of fresh strawberry jam but with less sugar. Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups crushed strawberries (wash, hull, then crush one layer at a time using potato masher) |
1/3 cup unsweetened fruit juice, thawed fruit juice concentrate, or water |
1 1/2 tablespoons ball® realfruit™ low or no-sugar needed pectin |
1/2 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 |
Directions:
1. Prepare waterbath canner, jars and lids according to manufacturers instructions, if preserving. Prepare and measure ingredients for recipe.
2. Combine prepared fruit with fruit juice in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in Ball® RealFruit™ Low or No-Sugar Needed Pectin
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.
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.
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.
6. Process jars for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude*. Turn off heat, remove lid and let jars stand for 5 minutes.
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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