Low Sugar / No Sugar Strawberry Jam

By myoung

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups crushed strawberries (wash, hull, then crush one layer at a time using potato masher)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened fruit juice, thawed fruit juice concentrate, or water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Ball® RealFruit™ Low or No-Sugar Needed Pectin
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, sugar substitute, or honey (or less, depending on taste)
• 2 Ball® or Kerr® Half-pint (8 oz) Jars with lids and bands

Details

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare waterbath canner, jars and lids according to manufacturers instructions, if preserving. Prepare and measure ingredients for recipe.

2. Combine prepared fruit with fruit juice in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in Ball® RealFruit™ Low or No-Sugar Needed Pectin
3. Add sugar, sugar substitute or honey, if using. Return mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.

4. Ladle hot jam into hot jars, one at a time, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars. Apply bands and adjust to fingertip tight.

5. Place filled jars in canner ensuring jars are covered by 1 to 2 inches of water. Place lid on canner. Bring water to gentle, steady boil.

6. Process jars for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude*. Turn off heat, remove lid and let jars stand for 5 minutes.

7. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed. Clean and store according to manufacturers instructions.

*Increase processing time: 5 minutes for 1,001 to 3,000 ft; 10 minutes for 3,001 to 6,000 ft; 15 minutes for 6,001 to 8,000 ft; 20 minutes for 8,001 to 10,000 ft.