Easy Sugar Free Berry Jam Recipe - Diabetes Friendly (2024)

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This Sugar Free Berry Jam Recipe is a keeper. It is much healthier than the regular sugar loaded jam. This no sugar jam recipe needs only few ingredients to put it together. The recipe uses SPLENDA as a sweetener.

Sugar Free Berry Jam Recipe – Diabetes Friendly

I have delicious Strawberry Jam and Orange Marmalade recipes on the blog. Have you checked those yet?

Its been since then that folks have asked me if they can make the jam sugar free? And I have been listening. In all honesty, it was not until recently that I discovered the need of using SUGAR FREE JAM in my household.

My husband loves jam. Because of some health issues, he had to be put on sugar watch. And voila, here I was cooking up this no sugar jelly for him from strawberries and blueberries.

These 2 berries that are excellent in their health benefits and recommended for diabetics when consumed in controlled portions. Also KETO DIET allows a small portion of these berries per day. So I can say that this is a DIABETES FRIENDLY JAM and KETO FRIENDLY JAM when consumed in controlled portions.

Did I tell you that this is only 4 INGREDIENTS JAM RECIPE? Yes! it needs only Berries, Splenda, Lemon Juice & Corn Starch with little water.

You can make it in INSTANT POT or STOVE TOP.

Do check out our Apple Pie Filling Recipe.

What are the INGREDIENTS of SUGAR FREE BERRY JAM?

Mixed Berries – Strawberries and Blueberries

Splenda – or use any sugar free sweetener of your choice

Lemon Juice

Corn Starch

Recipe Tools

Measuring Cups and Spoons

Chopping Board and Knife

Kitchen stirring spoon

CAN I USE FROZEN MIXED BERRIES FOR THIS RECIPE?

Yes you can. Although fresh berries are the best to use. But if you plan to use frozen berries then make sure to defrost/thaw these first. And it might take more time to thicken so just increase that time on saute later.

CAN I FREEZE THE SUGAR FREE MIXED BERRY JAM?

You can. I have never tried freezing it since this recipe is for a small batch. But if you want to make a big batch and want to freeze it then you can. After the jam is cooked, pour it in the clean glass jars and do not fill to the top. Place the lids lightly. Cool it down to room temperature. Then tighten the lids and freeze. It will stay good for about 6 months.

HOW LONG DOES THE JAM STAY GOOD REFRIGERATED?

It will stay good for a month when refrigerated. And even longer if handled properly.

WHY NO PECTIN?

Berries have natural pectin in it so no need for that.

HOW TO MAKE SUGAR FREE BERRY JAM AT HOME?

This is a super simple few ingredients recipe.

Wash both the berries in Kitchen Colander. Remove the green tops of strawberries. Then chop them roughly.
Place the Instant Pot Liner inside the Instant Pot. Add the chopped berries & Splenda with 3 tbsp of water. Mix these together and cover. Let the berries marinate for 30 minutes. (No cooking here, just marinating).
After 30 minutes, add the lemon juice. Mix well. Place the lid and secure it on sealing.
Pressure cook on high for 1 minute. Follow NPR (natural pressure release). Open the lid. Mash the cooked berries with a Potato Masher or with the back of a ladle. You can make a smooth puree out of it or leave it a little chunky. I keep my jam a little chunky.
Prepare the corn starch slurry in a Small Mixing Bowl by mixing Corn Starch with 1 tbsp of water. Mix well with a small whisk.
Add the corn starch slurry to the berries. Mix well into the mashed up berries.
Now saute it on high for 4-5 minutes till it thickens. It will continue to thicken as it cools down.
Pour it in the clean and dry glass mason jars. Once it cools down, close with the lid.
Refrigerate.

Can I adjust the amount of sweetener here?

Yes you can. The best thing about using the artificial sweetener in making a jam is that it is just contributing to the sweetness. It has nothing to do with the texture of the jam. If you think that you need it more sweet, add more splenda after mashing the berries. Just taste check it and feel free to add more if needed.

Can I use less lemon juice?

Yes. Since the artificial sweeteners can leave an after taste, more lemon juice camouflages it beautifully. The taste become better and it does add a bit to the tang but berries and tang go well together.

Can I use any other berries in this recipe?

You can use any kind of berries for the recipe.

Use just strawberries for this recipe.
You can go for strawberry and blackberry combo.
Or use raspberries instead. And even the combo of any of the 4 berries.

The possibilities are endless. Go for your flavor profile.

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How to make Sugar Free Berry Jam at home?

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Sugar Free Berry Jam Recipe

This sugar free jam is super easy to make. No added sugars besides the natural sugars. Diabetes friendly too if consumed in controlled portions.

Course Breakfast / Brunch, Jams

Cuisine American

Equipment

Measuring Spoons, Measuring Cups, Stirring Spoon,
Chopping board and knife
Instant Pot 6 quart or Mealthy Multipot
Kitchen Colander
Inner Pot
mixing bowl
Kitchen Spatula
small whisk

Ingredients

1/2 pound Strawberries
1 pound Blueberries
1/4 cup SPLENDA or any sugar substitute of your choice
3 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Corn Starch heap-full
2 tbsp + 1 tbsp Water

Instructions

Wash both the berries in Kitchen Colander. Remove the green tops of strawberries. Then chop them roughly.
Place theInstant Pot Linerinside theInstant Pot. Add the chopped berries &Splendawith 2 tbsp of water. Mix these together and cover. Let the berries marinate for 30 minutes. (No cooking here, just marinating).
After 30 minutes, add the lemon juice. Mix well. Place the lid and secure it on sealing.
Pressure cook on high for 2 minutes. Follow NPR (natural pressure release). Open the lid. Mash the cooked berries with a Potato Masher or with the back of a ladle. You can make a smooth puree out of it or leave it a little chunky. I keep my jam a little chunky.
Prepare the corn starch slurry in a Small Mixing Bowl by mixing Corn Starch with 1 tbsp of water. Mix well with a small whisk. Add the corn starch slurry to the berries. Mix well into the mashed up berries.
Now saute it on high for 4-5 minutes till it thickens. It will continue to thicken as it cools down.
Pour it in the clean and dry glass mason jars. Once it cools down, close with the lid.Refrigerate.

Stove Top Instructions.

Take a heavy bottom sauce pan. Add chopped up berries, & splenda to the pan along with 1/4 cup water. Bring the berries to a boil. And then cook them on simmer till soft. Add lemon juice + corn starch slurry. Cook further till it thickens. Cool to room temperature and then pour into clean glass mason jars. Refrigerate.

MORE JAMS & MARMALADES from the blog

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