Low Sodium Papaya Jam
Elevate your breakfast game with this irresistible **Low Sodium Papaya Jam**, a tropical delight that’s both flavorful and heart-friendly. Made with ripe, juicy papayas, fresh lime juice, and low sodium pectin, this homemade jam is a perfect balance of natural sweetness and tangy citrus. The recipe skips high sodium preservatives, making it a healthier alternative for those watching their salt intake. With its vibrant color and velvety texture, this jam pairs beautifully with toast, pancakes, or as a glaze for desserts. Plus, it’s simple to make in just 75 minutes and yields a batch perfect for sharing—or savoring all on your own. Preserved using traditional hot water bath canning, this jam stays fresh and delicious for months. Delight in every spoonful and bring the essence of the tropics to your pantry with this low-sodium twist on a classic **homemade papaya jam recipe**!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Ripe papayas
- 4 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Fresh lime juice
- 1 cup Water
- 1 box Low sodium pectin
Instructions
Peel and deseed the papayas. Chop the flesh into small pieces.
In a large saucepan or pot, combine the chopped papayas with water and place over medium heat.
Cook the papayas for about 10-15 minutes until they become soft and mushy.
Mash the cooked papayas with a potato masher or blend them using an immersion blender until smooth.
Add the fresh lime juice to the papaya mixture and stir well.
Gradually stir in the low sodium pectin and bring the mixture to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
Once boiling, add the granulated sugar all at once. Stir continuously to dissolve the sugar.
Return the mixture to a rolling boil and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Remove the pot from the heat and skim off any foam that has formed on the surface.
Carefully pour the hot papaya jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
Seal the jars with sterilized lids and rings. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes to ensure safe preservation.
Allow the jars to cool completely at room temperature. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate jars after opening.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 183 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1214.1 g | 441% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 201.0 g | 718% | |
| Total Sugars | 910.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 5004 mg | 106% | |
*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.
