What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 best low sugar strawberry freezer jam recipe that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
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Can I put less sugar in my jam?
The answer is that you can always safely reduce the amount of sugar in a recipe, because sugar doesn’t make things safe. The only thing that makes a jam, jelly or other sweet preserve safe for canning in a boiling water bath canner is the acid content, because that’s what prevents any potential botulism growth.
Can I cut sugar in freezer jam?
Sugar in high amounts is what is used to preserve jams and jellies so that they are shelf stable. Along with the right balance of acid and proper water bath canning, of course. Freezer jam if the perfect solution to lowering the sugar and making no-fuss, garden-fresh jam.
How do you thicken strawberry freezer jam?
We prefer using Certo Liquid Fruit Pectin when fixing runny freezer jam.
How do you thicken jam with less sugar?
I simply ground a whole bunch of chia seeds in my food processor until they resembled a powder. They’re great for thickening anything in low carb cooking, including sauces. The exact cooking time will depend on the saucepan you use and how hot your stove is. Simply cook until the jam is thick.
How do you reduce the sweetness of jam?
My jam is too sweet
When you use sweet fruit like quince, kiwi, peach, or pear, you can add an acidifying agent such as lemon juice to prevent the formation of sugar crystals. The lemon juice will also give an attractive colors and a firmer texture when cooked. You can also use currant juice, or a little vinegar.
Can I use regular pectin for low sugar jam?
Keep in mind that there is some sugar in the regular pectin. These recipes often use sugar substitutes for additional sweetening. A long-boil method can be used to make no- or low-sugar jams. The fruit pulp is boiled until it thickens and resembles a jam, but these spreads will not be true jams with pectin gels.
Can stevia be used in jam making?
You can also make your sugar free jelly using Stevia.
Stevia is a natural sweetener that seems to be increasing in popularity with a lot of my readers. But, because sucraloseand Stevia are measured differently (stevia is a lot sweeter and less is needed as a result), I will present two methods of making this jam.
How do you make freezer jam with stevia?
Instructions
- Put pectin, stevia, water in saucepan and stir while bringing to boil over medium/high heat.
- Boil for one minute then add strawberries.
- Stir well; pour into plastic containers and freeze.
Why is there so much sugar in jam?
The lemon juice helps ensure that there is sufficient acidity in the jam to promote the formation of gels by the pectin. The abundance of sugar helps mask the sour taste of the citric acid found in the lemon juice.
Why do you put lemon juice in strawberry jam?
The lemon juice lowers the pH of the jam mixture, which also neutralizes those negative charges on the strands of pectin, so they can now assemble into a network that will “set” your jam.
Why did my strawberry freezer jam separate?
This is a fairly common occurrence, especially for cooked strawberry jam. Jam that separates is perfectly safe to eat. The jam separated because of the difference in the density between the liquid and the pieces of fruit.
Do you have to sterilize jars for freezer jam?
Making freezer jam requires no sterilizing or sealing of jars. Just clean your jars with hot, soapy water or run through the dishwasher.