LOW SUGAR NATURAL PECTIN JAM
I got the original idea for this recipe from Ina Garten of the Food Network; she made a similar jam using apples for pectin, but with much more sugar. I incorporated some low-sugar jam recipes to come up with this one. It's really more of a "fruit butter" because it lacks the clear jelly-like appearance of jam -- it's more thick & opaque, but I use it as a jam. Delicious and healthy! [Edit: recently made this with thinly sliced oranges & their grated zest for marmalade - worked well!]
Provided by ScrumptiousWY
Categories Fruit
Time 1h
Yield 4 cups, 64 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a small saucer in the freezer to chill for later testing of jam thickness. In large deep heavy skillet (preferably NOT non-stick), or your widest heavy-bottom sauce pan, sprinkle cleaned berries or other sliced fruit with 3/4 cup of the sugar. Mash coarsely and let sit 15 minutes to "juice".
- Bring fruit mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Boil 15 minutes - hard enough to bubble but not splatter, stirring occasionally & skimming any foam off.
- Meanwhile, peel, core & grate apples.
- Stir in apples, lemon juice & remaining 1/4 cup sugar & keep boiling, stirring more often now & scraping bottom of pan to prevent sticking.
- Cook this way until thickened, about 20-45 more minutes (depends on ripeness of fruit, altitude, etc).
- Test by placing a small drop of jam on the chilled plate from the freezer and let it sit a minute; when properly thickened, the jam should not run at all when plate is tilted at a steep angle.
- If not thick enough, let it cook longer -- it will get there eventually!
- Ladle hot jam into half-pint canning jars (they're heat-proof) and put the lids on hand-tight. Because this jam has less sugar, it's best to use half-pint (1 cup) or smaller jars, because it may spoil quicker once opened. You can either store the jars as-is in the freezer once cooled, or you may can them by submerging hot jars immediately in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- If you don't have canning jars, let jam cool in the covered pan until room temperature. Ladle into plastic or other containers (1 cup volume each or smaller), and store in freezer.
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Janger khan Janger
[email protected]Overall, I'm really happy with this low-sugar natural pectin jam. It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy.
Daisy Deerman
[email protected]This jam is a bit more expensive to make than store-bought jam, but it's worth it for the quality and taste.
Syed Abdul Rafay shah Shah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of jam, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet, and it has a nice, fruity flavor.
Unisa Tamang
[email protected]This jam is a great way to use up extra fruit. I had a bunch of strawberries that were about to go bad, and this jam was the perfect way to save them.
SkymiixHD
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a healthier alternative to store-bought jams, and it tastes just as good.
Thomas Stone
[email protected]This is the perfect jam for people who are watching their sugar intake. It's low in sugar, but it still has a great flavor.
Padam Thami
[email protected]I love the natural pectin in this jam. It gives it a nice, thick consistency without being too sticky.
Vernice Joseph
[email protected]This jam is so versatile. I've used it on toast, sandwiches, and even as a filling for pies. It's always a hit.
OFFAP3RC
[email protected]I've been using this jam on my toast every morning, and it's the perfect way to start my day. It's sweet, fruity, and delicious.
Doris Adankala
[email protected]I made this jam with strawberries, and it turned out so well! The color is beautiful, and the flavor is amazing.
Cristian Quintero Patiño
[email protected]This jam is a bit more tart than I expected, but I actually really like it. It's a nice change from the overly sweet jams that I'm used to.
Quin hajarah
[email protected]I love that this jam is made with all-natural ingredients. I can feel good about giving it to my family.
Korbin Frenchman
[email protected]This is the best low-sugar jam I've ever had. It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of sweetness. I'm definitely going to be making this again and again.
Adelina Sarpong
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how well this jam turned out. I've never made jam before, but the instructions were clear and easy to follow. The jam set perfectly and has a beautiful, glossy texture.
Bill Wiggett
[email protected]This low-sugar natural pectin jam is a game-changer for me! I've been looking for a healthier alternative to store-bought jams, and this fits the bill perfectly. It's easy to make, uses all-natural ingredients, and has a delicious, fruity flavor with