No Sugar Jam Quick & Easy for a Delightful Breakfast
There is no need to forgo your health in order to enjoy a homemade, delicious treat first thing in the morning. We have a nice surprise for you if you’re trying to cut back on sugar without compromising flavour: a simple, quick recipe for sugar-free jam that goes great over toast, porridge or yoghurt in the morning. This recipe makes a jam that tastes so good you won’t think it’s sugar-free by enhancing the natural sweetness of fruit with a few nutritious components.
The Magic of Fruit-Based Sweetness
Berries, apples, peaches, and other fruits are full of natural sugars that caramelise wonderfully when cooked, making them the ideal foundation for a sugar-free jam. We’ll concentrate on using berries in our recipe because of their strong flavour and antioxidant qualities, but you can experiment with other fruit options.
Ingredients:
- Two cups of berries, either frozen or fresh (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- a pair of teaspoons chia seeds
- One tablespoon of newly squeezed lemon juice
- For added sweetness, feel free to add a drizzle of honey or pure maple syrup.
Guidelines:
- Prepare the Fruit: Rinse and cut the fresh berries if using them. Frozen berries can be used directly.
- Cook the Berries: Place the berries in a saucepan over medium heat. As the berries warm up, they will start to break down and release their natural juices. Use a fork or potato masher to help them along.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the fresh lemon juice. The acidity will enhance the natural flavours of the fruit and add a lovely brightness to the jam.
- Add the chia seeds and stir thoroughly to thicken with the fruit once it has softened and taken on a saucy texture. Not only are chia seeds nutritious, but they also function as a natural thickener. Once the mixture has the consistency of jam, lower the heat and simmer it for a few minutes.
- Remove from the heat source and let the jam cool before serving. As it cools, it will get thicker yet. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.
You may still enjoy life’s sweeter treats without consuming additional sugar, as demonstrated by this jam made without added sugar. This jam will bring happiness and health to your breakfast table whether it is spread on whole-grain bread, mixed into your muesli in the morning or dolloped over Greek yoghurt. Savour the simplicity, taste, and freshness of handcrafted jam each day of the week!