Low Fat Papaya Jam
Delight your taste buds while staying health-conscious with this simple, homemade Low Fat Papaya Jam recipe. Featuring tropical ripe papaya paired with the vibrant zest of fresh orange juice and lemon juice, this jam offers a naturally sweet flavor with no artificial additives. Using pectin to achieve the perfect texture, this spread is lower in fat than traditional jams and can be prepared in just 40 minutes. Whether enjoyed on toast, swirled into yogurt, or used as a topping for pancakes, this easy recipe creates a rich, fruity preserve that’s bursting with Caribbean-inspired freshness. Made with wholesome ingredients and stored in sterilized jars, this jam is perfect for a quick breakfast fix or an impressive addition to your weekend brunch. Try it today and savor the perfect combination of low-fat and full flavor! Keywords: low fat papaya jam, homemade fruit jam, tropical jam recipe, healthy jam recipes, easy papaya jam.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe papaya
- 0.5 cups fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pectin
Instructions
Begin by peeling the papayas, then remove seeds and dice the flesh into small pieces. You’ll need about 2 cups of diced papaya.
In a large saucepan, combine the diced papaya and fresh orange juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the papaya softens, approximately 10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and use a hand blender to puree the mixture until smooth. If you do not have a hand blender, transfer the contents to a regular blender and blend until smooth before returning to the saucepan.
Stir in the lemon juice and granulated sugar into the papaya mixture. Return the saucepan to medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, add the pectin and stir well to combine. Continue to boil the mixture over medium heat for 1-2 minutes while continuously stirring.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the jam thickens and reaches your desired consistency.
Test the jam by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate. If it sets and wrinkles when touched, it is ready. If not, continue to simmer for a few more minutes, testing periodically.
Once the jam has reached the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Transfer the jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top. Seal the jars tightly and let them cool to room temperature.
Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to a month, or process in a hot water bath for 5 minutes if a longer shelf life is desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.3 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 241.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 1478 mg | 31% | |
*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.
