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 reduced sugar strawberry 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.
15 Reduced Sugar Strawberry Jam Recipe
Homemade Low Sugar Strawberry Jam
Low Sugar / No Sugar Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Jam Recipe without Pectin and Low Sugar
Homemade Strawberry Jam (Sugar Reduced Strawberry Jam)
Low Sugar Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Jam without Pectin (less sugar too)
Low Sugar Strawberry Jam
Low-Sugar Strawberry Freezer Jam
Low Sugar Strawberry Jam
strawberry jam recipe | homemade low sugar strawberry jam
Low Sugar Strawberry Jam {No refined sugar}
Can I use less sugar in jam making?
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.
How do you reduce the sweetness in 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.
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.
What is the ratio of sugar to fruit when making jam?
Do you have to add sugar to jam?
Standard recipes for canned jams and jellies rely on pectin to thicken the fruit and make it jell. Pectin, though, is very sour, so it must be offset with sugar－a good bit of it. The sugar also helps to preserve the quality of the fruit when canned.
Why is there so much sugar in homemade jam?
Jams usually contain about 60% sugar, which is enough to stop most microorganisms growing. The high acidity also makes it an unpleasant place to breed. However, some moulds can grow even in these harsh conditions and so it is important to take care when preparing and sterilising your jars.
Why do you add lemon juice to jam?
Almost all fruit contains some acid, but I always add lemon juice or another acid to a jam mixture, just to be sure the acidity is high enough (and because I like the flavor).
Why is my strawberry jam bitter?
Why does jam taste bitter? Your jam may taste bitter because it’s over-cooked. Sometimes overcooked jam can be good thing, as it has a nice caramel flavour that will work well used in desserts. However if it’s really overcooked the sugar will give it a bitter burnt taste.
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.
Is strawberry jam better with or without pectin?
Without pectin, strawberry jam needs to be cooked much longer to start jelling, if it actually ever does. That means you’ll not only overcook the fruit but you’ll loose that beautiful, bright berry color.
How do you make jam thicker without pectin?
A quick jam can be made by mashing fruit and sugar with a few tablespoons of chia seeds, as chia seeds have natural gelling skills. Those gelling properties can be put to work in jars of loose jam too.
How do you thicken homemade strawberry jam?
If you prefer the jam to be even thicker, in a cup, mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water until dissolved and add the mixture to the jam. Stir and simmer for a few minutes. Repeat if needed, but keep in mind, the jam will thicken more as it cools.