Sugar-Free Homemade Blueberry Preserve
Indulge in the natural sweetness of fruit with this easy and delicious Sugar-Free Homemade Blueberry Preserve—a healthy twist on a classic favorite! Made with fresh or frozen blueberries, a hint of zesty lemon, and naturally sweetened with powdered stevia or monk fruit, this recipe is perfect for those looking to reduce sugar without sacrificing flavor. Chia seeds play a starring role, thickening the preserve naturally while adding a boost of fiber and omega-3s. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking, you can enjoy this guilt-free spread on toast, yogurt, or as a topping for desserts. Perfect for meal prep, this no-sugar-added blueberry jam can be refrigerated for up to two weeks or frozen for longer storage, making it a versatile and wholesome addition to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons powdered stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
Rinse the blueberries thoroughly if they are fresh, and if using frozen blueberries, allow them to thaw slightly.
In a large saucepan, combine the blueberries and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the blueberries simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to break down and release their juices.
Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, mash the blueberries to your desired consistency. For a smoother preserve, you can blend the mixture with an immersion blender.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and powdered stevia or monk fruit sweetener. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sweetener if necessary, to taste.
Sprinkle the chia seeds into the mixture, stirring continuously to prevent clumping.
Continue to simmer the mixture for an additional 10-15 minutes, until it has thickened to your desired consistency. The chia seeds will swell and help thicken the preserve naturally.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the preserve to cool slightly.
Transfer the preserve to sterilized jars, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace at the top. Seal the jars with tight-fitting lids.
Let the jars cool to room temperature before storing them in the refrigerator. The preserve can be kept refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.4 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 618 mg | 13% | |
*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.
