This diabetic-friendly strawberry jam offers a burst of fresh berry flavor without the added sugar. By using concentrated white grape juice as a natural sweetener, this recipe maintains the bright, tart profile of ripe strawberries while keeping blood sugar levels in check. The addition of lemon juice and rind enhances the fruit’s natural acidity, creating a balanced and refreshing spread. Perfect for topping yogurt, oatmeal, or toast, this jam is also an excellent choice for freezing, allowing you to enjoy homemade preserves throughout the year. It 226;ÂÂs a simple, wholesome way to incorporate fruit into your daily diet.
Diabetic Strawberry Jam
Description
This diabetic-friendly strawberry jam offers a burst of fresh berry flavor without the added sugar. By using concentrated white grape juice as a natural sweetener, this recipe maintains the bright, tart profile of ripe strawberries while keeping blood sugar levels in check. The addition of lemon juice and rind enhances the fruit's natural acidity, creating a balanced and refreshing spread. Perfect for topping yogurt, oatmeal, or toast, this jam is also an excellent choice for freezing, allowing you to enjoy homemade preserves throughout the year. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, wholesome way to incorporate fruit into your daily diet.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash, hull, and halve the fresh strawberries.
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Place the halved strawberries and concentrated white grape juice into a medium-sized saucepan.
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Use a potato masher to slightly crush the strawberries, releasing their natural juices.
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Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches a rolling boil.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and skim off any foam from the surface.
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Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars or airtight freezer-safe containers.
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Allow the jam to cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating or freezing.
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For best flavor, let the jam sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 39.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.4g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.8g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.