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Low Sugar Strawberry Jam (with Pomona’s Pectin)
This low sugar strawberry jam is made with Pomona’s Universal Pectin, allowing you to adjust the sweetness to your taste—whether that’s sugar, honey, maple syrup, or something else entirely. The calcium-activated pectin sets beautifully without relying on sugar, preserving the fresh flavor and bright color of summer strawberries. It’s a flexible, shelf-stable preserve that’s perfect for toast, yogurt, or baking.
👥 32 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the Equipment: Wash jars, lids, and rings. Set up a boiling water bath canner and keep jars hot until ready to fill.
2
Prep the Fruit: Rinse, hull, and mash strawberries until you have 4 cups. Measure and add them to a saucepan with 2 tsp prepared calcium water.
calcium water (from Pomona’s packet)2 tsp
3
Mix Pectin and Sweetener: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix pectin powder into your chosen sweetener (sugar, honey, or maple syrup).
4
Cook the Jam: Bring the fruit mixture to a full boil. Stir in the pectin-sweetener mix. Return to a full boil and cook 1–⏱️ 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5
Fill the Jars: Immediately ladle hot jam into prepared jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims, apply lids, and tighten bands fingertip tight.
6
Process in Water Bath: Process in a boiling water bath for ⏱️ 10 minutes (⏱️ 15 minutes above 6,000 ft). Let jars rest ⏱️ 5 minutes before removing.
7
Cool and Store: Cool jars undisturbed for 12–⏱️ 24 hours. Check seals, label, and store in a cool, dark place for up to 18 months.
Nutrition Facts
calories
30 kcal
fat Content
0.1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.4 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
0.2 mg
protein Content
0.1 g
carbohydrate Content
8 g
saturated Fat Content
0.003 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.04 g
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