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No Sugar Strawberry Freezer Jam

A healthier alternative to traditional strawberry jam, made without added sugars while preserving the vibrant flavor of fresh strawberries.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 packet (1.75 oz) no-sugar-needed pectin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Clean and hull the strawberries. Quarter them and place in a bowl. Crush the berries to desired consistency.
  2. Sprinkle the fresh lemon juice over the strawberries to enhance flavor and preserve color.
  3. In a saucepan, whisk together apple juice concentrate and pectin. Heat and boil for 1 minute.
  4. Pour the hot pectin mixture over strawberries and stir for 3 minutes. Add chia seeds and optional sweeteners if desired.
  5. Ladle into containers, leaving headspace. Let sit at room temperature for 24 hours to set before freezing.

Notes

This recipe is about 40% faster than traditional canning methods. For variations, use other berries or sweeteners as per dietary needs.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Freezing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Diabetic-Friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 20
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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