Description
Sugar-Free Cherry Jam offers a delectable way to enjoy the vibrant taste of cherries without the guilt of added sugars. This simple recipe uses allulose as a sweetener, making it an excellent choice for those on keto or low-carb diets. With its rich flavor and ideal texture, this jam is perfect for spreading on breakfast toast, dolloping onto desserts, or incorporating into savory dishes. Plus, when properly canned, it has a long shelf life of up to a year! Experience the burst of cherry sweetness in a healthier way with this delightful jam.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pitted and chopped cherries
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup allulose
- 2 teaspoons Pomona's Universal Pectin
- 2 teaspoons calcium water (included in pectin box)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your jars by washing them thoroughly and placing them in a water bath canner filled halfway with water. Bring to a rolling boil then turn off the heat.
- Heat lids and bands in a small saucepan of simmering water until ready to use.
- If using fresh cherries, pit them; if using frozen, measure directly into a saucepan.
- Combine cherries with lemon juice and calcium water; blend well.
- In a separate bowl, mix allulose and pectin together.
- Heat the cherry mixture on medium heat, mashing as needed until desired consistency is achieved. Bring to a boil.
- Add the pectin-sweetener mix while stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until dissolved. Boil for one additional minute.
- Fill jars up to ¼ inch from the top, clean rims, place lids on top and twist bands until finger-tight.
- Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes (add one minute per additional 1,000 feet above sea level).
- Cool jars undisturbed for 24 hours; check seals afterward.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe cherries for optimal flavor. Fresh lemon juice enhances taste and gel consistency. Accurately measure ingredients for best results. Test jar seals after cooling—reprocess any unsealed jars.