Strawberry jam free of added sugars and pectin free as well and with no canning involved is a recipe all jam lovers will enjoy!
Have you ever had a project take over 6 months of your time, overwhelm you, frustrate you, make you cry, but fill you with such determination that you would do whatever it took to make it to the end?
Quitting was not an option and to see the day come to pass is overwhelming. The only example I can give to explain it better is like pregnancy. You prepare, change, work towards this day your due to have your baby and give birth. I'm still in the 9 month, but not of a pregnancy, one step closer to giving birth though, in book form that is!
Today is the day folks! Today's the day I've been waiting and worried if I would ever get it done!
The cookbook manuscript is complete and due TODAY! I'm happy to report although I've got a few pictures to edit still, I'm on my way to turning this baby in today! Beyond thrilled, but exhausted would be an understatement!
I feel a weight lifted off my shoulders and I'm seeing the finish line! Certainly a great time to be done as the summer is here for us and I want to enjoy it with my family for sure!
With summer officially a few days away and the weather warming up here in New England, fresh beautiful strawberries are in season and require little effort to enjoy.
I couldn't think of a better way to begin summer season than bringing you a recipe that, like summer, the season is short so grabbing the sweet berries while you can is imperative.
It's all about cooling down, spending less time in the kitchen and more time outside, and relaxing for the short few months we have to enjoy before cooler temperatures take over again.
This refrigerator jam is the way to bring fresh berry season in your home without the process of canning which can be a lot of time spent in the kitchen instead of outdoors.
This can also be made with frozen berries when it isn't summer season, just thaw first and drain before using. You can also use other berries as well, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries would be wonderful!
Today as you begin or end your Monday, wherever you are in this world, whether it is the start of summer for you or your start of winter, I hope you will find recipes that bring you joy in the kitchen!
Brenda's Notes:
- If you don't have liquid stevia you can use powdered stevia. See this conversion chart.
- You can use another berry besides strawberries if you like.
- You can make this when it isn't berry season and use frozen berries instead of fresh, thaw first then drain.
- I pulsed the berry mixture in my blender to still retain some bits of strawberries in the mixture.
Sugar-Free Strawberry Refrigerator Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries hulled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons Monk Fruit & Allulose
- ½ teaspoon lemon liquid stevia
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Process all ingredients together in a high powdered blender or food processor until desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Pour into a mason jar and refrigerate for an hour to gel or overnight.
- Makes 16 ounces after blending.
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Michele
Do you think I could use Lemon extract and then use stevia for the sweetener? I wanted to make this this weekend but I don't have lemon stevia.
Thanks.
Brenda
Yes that would work, let me know how you like it.
Phyllis
Just wondering what I can use instead of the liquid stevia I am seeing in all the sugar free recipes. I can not longer use stevia Thank you
Brenda
Swerve is a great option. It is erythritol. Here's an article I wrote about it. https://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/what-is-erythritol-a-swerve-give-away/
Jodee
Can this jam be put in the freezer after it is made? If so how long does it keep in there? Thanks!!!!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen
How did you know I wanted to try a refrigerator jam and strawberry is my favorite jam? Congrats on finishing your book, lots of luck!
Rose | The Clean Dish
Congratulations on finishing your cook book! When and where will it be available? I can only imagine what you've been going through!! A friend of mine is writing one right now and it's insane how many hours she's putting in! Well, glad you got it done. It must feel great!
I love this recipe for sugar free strawberry jam!! I haven't made any yet this year - my berries went South so quickly, I had to freeze them. My recipe is similar but with maple syrup -- glad to have a sugar-free version of it now! Thanks for sharing!
Brenda
Thanks so much Rose!
Susan
Woo-hoo! Congratulations on finishing your book! Go celebrate and enjoy this summer. You deserved it. Now this jam is awesome, it's so easy and can just be slathered on everything.
Brenda
Yes slathered on everything is right, and thank you!!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
Can't wait to make some of this soon! Love it!
Brenda
Thanks Angie!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos
Congrats on the new book 🙂 Can't wait to see it! Who doesn't love refrigerator jam, right? Your recipe looks delicious and the addition of chia to it - brilliant!
Brenda
Thanks Aly!
Elizabeth @ Food Ramblings
Congrats on the book- what an awesome accomplishment! and this jam looks awesome!
Brenda
Thank you so much!
Angela {Mind Over Batter}
Congratulations on finishing your book - YAY!! I can definitely relate to the feelings of a long term project. If I may expand on the pregnancy comparison - You get crazy grumpy and you always, always crave junk food! I love this refrigerator jam. No cooking involved (who wants to melt in a kitchen during hot summer months, anyway?), and I love that its sugar free.
Brenda
Grumpy and very irritable is so true and my hubby thankfully excused my horrid behavior!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay)
First congrats on your book! Woot! I think my daughter would love to make this jam (and I have been looking for ways to cut down on sugar) Thanks!
Brenda
I hope she likes it! and thank you!
Nutmeg Nanny
I love making refrigerator jam but have never put in chia seeds. It sounds amazing!
Brenda
I love the consistency the chia provides.
christine
I've never been big on store bought jams, but this one looks like something I would adore. Great way to use up those strawberries!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
mmmmm I have some strawberries from the farmers market that would make amazing jam. If I don't eat them all first. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
This has my name written all over it. You ship to Canada right?
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
Congratulations on the amazing cookbook news! This jam is a perfect way to celebrate!
Brenda
Thank you Kim!
Elena
I knew you'd finish!, you are not a quitter!!! And I can't wait to convert to your recipe, and cut out all the refined sugar!!! Happy Summer to youAnd family!!
Claire Gallam
Totally making this instead of the sugar laden one I always eat!
Brenda
I think you will love it and never go back 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
Can I just eat this with a spoon?!! Yum!
Ginny McMeans
That is so exciting about your book! I can not wait to see it. The jam looks darn good too!
Diane
Hi and congratulations on finishing your book ~ and the jam recipe *^~^*
Question: how much UNFLAVORED LIQUID SteviaCLEAR would I use to substitute the vanilla? And would I make any other adjustments?
I like using the Clear because it's easier and more economical than having so many flavors on hand. It would be helpful if you included the SteviaClear as options along with the powdered, etc.
Thanks, look forward to your answer so I can try this recipe!
Diane
Brenda
The stevia clear in liquid is the usually around the same as far as sweetness to the flavored. The only thing about the flavored is that they just enhance the lemon juice or whatever other ingredient you are using. SO you could just purchase some extract and include that, no need to increase the stevia clear, I would use the same amount.
Tracey
Can't wait for my raspberries to be ready so I can try this out! How long can this be stored in the fridge?
Brenda
In the fridge I would say 1-2 weeks.
Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil)
Congrats on completing the cookbook manuscript - that is HUGE! Loving your jam recipe - like summer in a jar 🙂
Brenda
Thank you Deanna!
Angie
Love the addition of chia seeds, great idea!
Brenda
It makes it super jelly like 🙂
Martha @ A Family Feast
Congrats on completing your book (soon...) Brenda! This looks like the perfect way to use up some of our strawberries!
Brenda
Thanks so much Martha!