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Low Sugar Strawberry Jam (with Powdered Pectin)
This low sugar strawberry jam is made with Low Sugar Pectin, allowing the jam to set with far less sugar than traditional recipes. The result is a soft, spreadable jam that captures the bright, fresh flavor of summer strawberries—without the heavy sweetness. It’s quick to prepare and safe for water bath canning.
👥 64 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prep the Berries: Wash and hull fresh strawberries, then crush them in a large bowl or pot. Measure exactly 6 cups of crushed fruit into a deep saucepan.
2
Combine Pectin and Sugar: In a small bowl, stir together ¼ cup of the measured sugar with the full packet of low-sugar pectin. Mix this into the crushed strawberries. If desired, add a bit of butter to help keep foaming to a minimum.
sugar (or less, see notes)4 cupsbox Low Sugar Pectin (1.75 ounces or 6 Tbsp.)1crushed strawberries (about 12 cups whole, fresh berries)6 cups
3
Cook the Jam: Bring the strawberry mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. When it’s boiling hard enough that stirring doesn’t stop it, quickly stir in the remaining sugar. Return the pot to a full boil and cook for exactly ⏱️ 1 minute, stirring the whole time. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
sugar (or less, see notes)4 cupsbox Low Sugar Pectin (1.75 ounces or 6 Tbsp.)1
4
Fill the Jars: Ladle hot jam into prepared jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, apply lids, and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
5
Process in Water Bath: Place jars in a boiling water bath canner. Process for ⏱️ 10 minutes (or ⏱️ 15 minutes if above 6,000 feet in elevation). After processing, let jars rest in the canner for ⏱️ 5 minutes before removing.
6
Cool and Store: Let jars cool undisturbed for 12–⏱️ 24 hours. Check seals, label, and store in a cool pantry for up to 18 months. Refrigerate any jars that don’t seal and use within a few weeks.
Nutrition Facts
calories
52 kcal
fat Content
0.1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
13 g
sodium Content
0.3 mg
protein Content
0.1 g
carbohydrate Content
13 g
saturated Fat Content
0.002 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.03 g
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