Blackberry Strawberry Jam Sweetened Without Sugar Recipes

SUGAR FREE STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Wash, hull and chop the strawberries.
• Add the strawberries to a saucepan and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until they release their juices and begin to fall apart.
• Add in calcium water and Pomona's pectin powder.
• Blend with a stick blender until fully incorporated.
• Fill prepared mason jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Store in the refrigerator or can in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.

BLACKBERRY STRAWBERRY JAM ( SWEETENED WITHOUT SUGAR)

Steps:

• Crush berries seperatly, then measure two cups of each.
• Pour into a large stainless steel pot.
• Add apple cider or juice. Add pectin, stir until disolved.
• Over high heat bring to a full rolling boil stirring frequently.
• Add maple syrup or honey, stirring constanly bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
• Boil hard for 3 minutes, remove from heat.
• Stir foam down and wait for a minute or two then stir again, remove any remaining foam with a large metal spoon.
• Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

LOW SUGAR / NO SUGAR STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Prepare waterbath canner, jars and lids according to manufacturers instructions, if preserving. Prepare and measure ingredients for recipe.
• Combine prepared fruit with fruit juice in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in Ball® RealFruit™ Low or No-Sugar Needed Pectin
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Process jars for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude*. Turn off heat, remove lid and let jars stand for 5 minutes.
• 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.