Low Carb Homemade Apple Jam
Indulge in the naturally sweet and tangy flavors of this **Low Carb Homemade Apple Jam**, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! Made with tart Granny Smith apples, lemon juice, and a touch of cinnamon, this refined sugar-free jam is sweetened with erythritol or your preferred sugar-free alternative, making it perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles. Featuring a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a simple stovetop cooking method, this recipe is effortless yet packed with flavor. The addition of powdered gelatin gives the jam a perfectly thick, spreadable consistency without the need for high-carb thickeners. Serve it on almond flour toast, swirl it into Greek yogurt, or use it as a topping for low-carb pancakes—this versatile apple jam is destined to become a new pantry staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Erythritol or preferred sugar-free sweetener
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tablespoon Powdered gelatin
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Begin by peeling, coring, and finely chopping the Granny Smith apples. The small pieces will help the apples break down more easily during the cooking process.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped apples, lemon juice, and water. Stir well and set over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very tender.
Using a potato masher or the back of a large spoon, mash the apples until they reach your desired consistency. For a smoother jam, you can use an immersion blender.
Stir in the erythritol (or your chosen sugar-free sweetener), ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
Sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the apple mixture and mix until the gelatin is completely dissolved and well incorporated.
Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
Once thickened to your liking, remove the saucepan from heat. Let the jam cool slightly.
Transfer the apple jam into sterilized jars. Allow them to reach room temperature before sealing and storing them in the refrigerator.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy your low-carb apple jam on toast, as a topping for yogurt, or in any of your favorite low-carb recipes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.0 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 831 mg | 18% | |
*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.
