Easy Sugar-Free Homemade Jam
This easy homemade jam recipe is quick, simple, sugar-free and doesn't use pectin! Plus, it's perfect for using up leftover fruits.
Ingredients
- 2 cups soft fruit e.g., berries, peaches, or a mix
- 2-3 tablespoons honey adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: - Wash and chop the soft fruit into small, uniform pieces.
- Cook the Fruit: In a saucepan, combine the chopped fruit and water over medium heat. Cook the fruit until it softens, stirring occasionally. This usually takes around 5-7 minutes.
- Mash the Fruit: Using a fork or potato masher, mash the cooked fruit to your desired consistency.
- Add Honey: Stir in honey to sweeten the jam. Adjust the amount based on your sweetness preference.
- Add Chia Seeds: Sprinkle chia seeds over the fruit mixture and stir well.
- Simmer and Thicken: Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until it reaches your preferred thickness.
- Lemon Juice: Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the jam, giving it a delightful zing. Adjust to taste.
- Cooling and Setting: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the jam cool for 15-20 minutes. As it cools, the chia seeds will help thicken the jam.
- Transfer to Jars: Once cooled, transfer the jam into clean, airtight jars.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate the jam to allow it to set further. It will continue to thicken as it chills.
- Enjoy: Spread this no-sugar soft fruit jam on your favourite bread, toast, or use it as a topping for yoghurt.
Notes
This easy, healthy homemade jam is naturally sweetened with honey and packed with chia seeds for a simple, feel-good twist on a classic. With no refined sugar, the fresh fruit flavours really shine—perfect for spreading on toast or stirring into yogurt. You can mix things up with strawberries, blueberries, or even peaches. It keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks and makes a thoughtful, homemade gift too!