This is a delicious, low-sugar take on classic jam recipes: homemade strawberry jam. It's the ideal choice for anyone trying to cut back on sugar intake while still enjoying the flavor of summer strawberries because it has the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries with a hint of citrus from lemon juice and zest.
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup lemon juice. 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest.
Instructions: Strawberries should be quartered and put in a large mixing bowl. To ensure that the strawberries are evenly coated, sprinkle them with granulated sugar and stir. Stirring periodically, let the strawberries and sugar mixture sit at room temperature for one to two hours. The strawberries will be able to macerate and release their juices as a result. Move the strawberry mixture to a big saucepan once it has macerated. Stir together the lemon zest and juice after adding them to the saucepan. Stir the mixture constantly and bring it to a boil over medium heat. After it comes to a rolling boil, lower the heat to a simmer and let the jam thicken to your preferred consistency, 20 to 25 minutes. To keep things from sticking and burning, stir periodically. A small amount of jam should cool for a few seconds on a cold plate to determine when it's ready. It's ready when you run your finger through it and it wrinkles while maintaining its shape. If not, simmer for a little while longer and test once more in a few minutes. When the jam is done, take it off the heat source and allow it to cool down for several minutes. After sterilizing the jars, fill them with the hot jam, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. To make sure the jars are properly sealed, process them in a water bath for ten minutes after adding lids and rings. When storing the jars in a cool, dark location, let them cool to room temperature. You can now enjoy your low-sugar strawberry jam as a tasty topping or as a toast or yogurt jam!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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