Low-Sugar Strawberry Jam

This low-sugar strawberry jam has all the fruity flavor of fresh strawberry jam, but it's made with less sugar — or no sugar if you prefer!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 16 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 Ball® or Kerr® Half-pint (8 oz) Jars with lids and bands
• 1.5 tablespoons Ball® RealFruit™ Low or No-Sugar Needed Pectin
• 1.3333333730698 cups crushed strawberries (wash, hull, then crush one layer at a
• 0.33333334326744 cup unsweetened fruit juice, thawed fruit juice concentrate, or
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar, sugar substitute, or honey (or less, depending on tast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare waterbath canner, jars and lids according to manufacturers instructions, if preserving. Prepare and measure ingredients for recipe.

Step 2

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 3

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 4

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.

Step 5

Process jars for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat, remove lid and let jars stand for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Combine prepared fruit with fruit juice in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in Ball RealFruit Low or No-Sugar Needed Pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil.

Step 7

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.