Less Sugar Canned Strawberry Jam
Capture the essence of summer with this delightful Less Sugar Canned Strawberry Jam, a perfect balance of natural sweetness and tangy freshness. Made with luscious fresh strawberries, just a touch of granulated sugar, and a splash of lemon juice for brightness, this recipe uses low-sugar pectin to deliver a jam that's bursting with fruit-forward flavor without overwhelming sweetness. In just 30 minutes, you can create and preserve a batch of this homemade jam, which is ideal for spreading on toast, adding to yogurt, or enhancing your favorite desserts. With simple ingredients, easy canning instructions, and long shelf life, this strawberry jam is a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy homemade preserves with less guilt. Perfect for small-batch canning enthusiasts or anyone seeking a healthier take on a classic favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (hulled and mashed) fresh strawberries
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
- 1 box (1.75 ounces) low-sugar pectin
Instructions
Wash and sterilize 4 half-pint canning jars and their lids in boiling water. Keep the jars warm until ready to use.
Rinse, hull, and mash strawberries with a potato masher or blender until you have 4 cups of mashed berries.
In a large saucepan, mix the mashed strawberries, bottled lemon juice, and low-sugar pectin. Stir well to combine.
Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn’t stop bubbling when stirred).
Add the granulated sugar all at once and stir continuously. Bring the mixture back to a full rolling boil and boil for 1 minute.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and skim off any foam on the surface with a spoon.
Carefully ladle the hot jam into the sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace at the top. Wipe the rims with a damp cloth to ensure a proper seal.
Secure the lids onto the jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if necessary).
Remove the jars from the water bath and place them on a towel. Let them cool undisturbed for 12-24 hours. Check the seals before storing. Properly sealed jars can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 374 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
