Description
Making Low Sugar Jam is an easy way to capture the bright flavor of ripe fruit in a delicious homemade spread. It is naturally fruity, beautifully glossy, and perfect for breakfast or baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600 g) fresh or frozen berries
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water, if needed
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) chia seeds, optional
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- Wash and prepare fresh berries, removing stems and damaged portions. Cut large strawberries into smaller pieces.
- Add berries, sugar, and lemon juice to a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and releases its juices.
- Reduce the heat and gently simmer for 15 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Mash some or all of the fruit according to your preferred texture.
- Test the jam on a chilled plate to check whether it has thickened sufficiently.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and optional chia seeds.
- Let the jam stand for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken further.
- Transfer the warm jam to clean jars and allow it to cool.
- Seal and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Cooking
- Cuisine: American