This jam has all the fresh-fruit flavor of fresh strawberry jam but with less sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups crushed strawberries (wash, hull, then crush one layer at a time using potato masher)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened fruit juice, thawed fruit juice concentrate, or water
- 1 ½ tablespoons Ball® RealFruit? Low or No-Sugar Needed Pectin
- ½ cup granulated sugar, sugar substitute, or honey (or less, depending on taste)
- 2 Ball® or Kerr® Half-pint (8 oz) Jars with lids and bands
Directions
Step 1
Prepare waterbath canner, jars and lids according to manufacturers instructions, if preserving. Prepare and measure ingredients for recipe.
Step 2
Combine prepared fruit with fruit juice in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in Ball® RealFruit? Low or No-Sugar Needed Pectin
Step 3
Add sugar, sugar substitute or honey, if using. Return mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.
Step 4
Ladle hot jam into hot jars, one at a time, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars. Apply bands and adjust to fingertip tight.
Step 5
Place filled jars in canner ensuring jars are covered by 1 to 2 inches of water. Place lid on canner. Bring water to gentle, steady boil.
Step 6
Process jars for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude*. Turn off heat, remove lid and let jars stand for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed. Clean and store according to manufacturers instructions.
Tips
*Increase processing time: 5 minutes for 1,001 to 3,000 ft; 10 minutes for 3,001 to 6,000 ft; 15 minutes for 6,001 to 8,000 ft; 20 minutes for 8,001 to 10,000 ft.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 32 | |
Calories 16 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Sodium0mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate4g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein0g | |
Vitamin C7mg | 35% |
Calcium2mg | 0% |
Potassium20mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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