After many healthy jam recipes, we felt that our collection would not be complete without a delicious cherry jam. That’s why today we want to show you how you can prepare a delicious sugar-free cherry jam with just two simple ingredients. It is ready in just 30 minutespan to the glass!
Classic jam is made from pieces of fruit and white sugar in a 1:1 ratio. They are stewed in water until they form a jelly-like mixture thanks to the action of pectin. Pectin, a soluble fiber, forms a mesh that traps the liquids and forms a gel. Because some fruits, including cherries, are low in natural pectin, powdered pectin is often added to the mix to help the jam set.
To make our recipe without refined sugar or pectinwe relied on just two healthy ingredients: sweet cherries and ground flaxseed. Sweet cherries are naturally high in sugar, while flaxseed is high in soluble fiber, replacing the effects of pectin. All you have to do is boil them with water, then mix them together and you have a shiny cherry jam full of flavor and goodness.
Tart cherries, such as the Montmorency and Morello varieties, are a staple for cooking, baking, or making jams; Sweet cherries, on the other hand, are mainly used for fresh consumption. However, to keep this jam recipe sugar-free, our cherries needed to taste sweeter, so we went with it sweet cherries. If the jam still feels a bit sour, we give you the option of adding a sweetener in the tips below.
As for that linseed, make sure you use the ground ones, not whole flaxseeds or they won’t work. You can find them at your local supermarket or buy them online. You can also replace them with chia seeds in equal amounts and you’ll get the same results.
Compared to a store-bought jam, our homemade cherry jam has a lot going for it half the calories And 60% less sugar. Because it contains only naturally occurring sugars, it is safe for diabetics or on a low carb diet. You can spread it on toast, stir it into yogurt, or spoon it into your morning oatmeal. It is also perfect for making desserts, filling tarts and pastries.