Homemade Sugar-free Jams

Are you crazy for homemade jam? Here are 3 delicious sugar-free jam recipes that you can prepare quickly and easily

At breakfast or as a snack, it is natural to accompany a tea or coffee with some sweets. A classic idea is to spread some jam on rusks or a slice of bread. So here are some sugar-free jam recipes that you can easily prepare at home too.

Not everyone knows that “jam” comes from the Portuguese word “marmelada”, which means “quince” and is obtained by cooking any fruit containing pectin and adding sugar. But it is not healthy to consume too much of this sweetener. Preparing  sugar-free jams is therefore. a great idea.

If you are on a diet or suffer from diabetes, do not miss this article that will allow you to eat your favorite jam without health risks. Keep in mind that some fruits like kiwifruit or pineapple do not need additional sugar, as they naturally offer flavor and texture, as well as vitamins and minerals.

Recipes for sugar-free jams

1. Kiwi jam

Kiwi is one of the best known and most consumed fruits. It is rich in vitamin C and essential minerals such as magnesium, copper and potassium.

Contains high amounts of fiber and improves intestinal transit. Likewise, we advise you to consume it to prevent cardiovascular and degenerative diseases, as well as some cancers.

Ingredients

• 7 ripe kiwis (280 g)
• 2 tablespoons of stevia (30 g)
• 2 tablespoons of honey (30 ml)
• juice of half a lemon
• 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin powder (15 g)
• 3 tablespoons of water (45 ml)

Preparation

1. Peel and mash the kiwis in a medium-sized bowl.
2. Pour the lemon juice together with the stevia into a saucepan, cook over medium heat adding the pieces of kiwi.
3. In another saucepan, dissolve the gelatin with a little water. Let it cool down a bit and pour it into the bowl with the kiwi.
4. Now add honey and water so that the mixture does not become too thick.
5. Bring to a boil and turn off the heat.
6. Finally, let the jam cool and pour it into a glass container. Keep in the fridge for at least an hour, after which it can be served at your convenience.

2. Pineapple jam

Pineapple is one of the most suitable fruits for making sugar-free jams. It has a very sweet taste and offers many benefits to the body. It is diuretic and detoxifying, so it is ideal for eliminating toxins and fats resulting from a poor diet.

It is also rich in vitamin C, folic acid, and minerals such as magnesium, sodium, manganese, and iron. It is the perfect fruit for improving digestion and, for this reason, it is recommended in diets to lose weight.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe pineapple (350 g)
• 2 tablespoons of apple pectin (30 g)

• 1 tablespoon of stevia (15 g)
• juice of half a lemon

Preparation

1. Peel and cut the pineapple into small pieces and put them in a saucepan over medium heat, with the lemon juice and the spoonful of apple pectin.
2. Stir for 10 minutes until the fruit has dissolved completely.
3. Now add the stevia and mix for another 10 minutes (you can use more or less stevia depending on your taste).
4. Remove from heat and let the jam cool.
5. Pour it into an airtight jar and keep it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before consuming it.

3. Apple jam

Apple is composed of 85% water, vitamins A, B, C and E. It is low in fat, so it is very useful to lose weight and fight constipation. We recommend that you consume this fruit if you suffer from diabetes, as it regulates blood glucose levels. In addition, it prevents cardiovascular disease and balances cholesterol levels.

If you want to make sugar-free apple jam, here’s how:

Ingredients

• 3 green apples (600 g)
• juice of half a lemon
• 1 cup of agave syrup (120 g)
• 3 tablespoons of water (45 ml)

Preparation

1. Wash, peel and cut the apples into pieces, then put them in a saucepan over medium heat, along with the lemon juice and tablespoons of water.
2. Stir for 10 minutes so that the fruit melts.
3. Then, add the agave syrup for more flavor and stir until the mixture acquires greater density.
4. Turn off the heat and let the jam cool.
5. Pour it into an airtight jar and let it rest in the fridge for an hour before consuming it.

Are you ready to try these delicious homemade sugar-free jam recipes? Kiwis, pineapples and apples are really tasty and tasty fruits. They will allow you to make your moments of pause even more pleasant, in the morning or in the afternoon, at any time of the year.