Sugar Free Strawberry Jam

Submitted by 89240

"After spending too much money on store bought sugar free jams, I was given this recipe by a friend. It tastes better than most you find in the store, and is much cheaper. I use granular splenda, and don't measure it, I just add until it tastes sweet enough."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 18

ingredients

• 16 ounces frozen strawberries
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons plain gelatin
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 6 -10 packets Splenda sugar substitute (or equivalent in granular form)
• 1 -2 tablespoon water, if needed

directions

1. Thaw strawberries.
2. In a bowl, soften gelatin in 2 tablespoons cold water.
3. If your strawberries are whole, crush them, or chop into small pieces.
4. Place strawberries into a heavy sauce pan, along with any any juices.
5. If they don't have much juice from thawing, add 1-2 tablespoons water.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until strawberry pieces are softened.
7. Stir in softened gelatin until completely dissoved.
8. Remove from heat and stir in Splenda.
9. Chill well before serving.
10. Note: do not add too much water along with the strawberries, they will probably release enough moisture while heating.

Reviews

[Heartspell]

This was fantastic!! Easy to make and my grandkids loved it, especially my 5 yo granddaughter. It sets up more like perserves than jam which we like. I have to live low carb for life and this will help me when I just "have to have it!!" Thanks so much!

 

[Brenda Knoll]

GREAT GREAT GREAT !!!! I even exprimented with this recipe and used berry medley instead of strawberries and put 3 tsp. of splenda in a double batch of this recipe! YUMMIE! even my 9 year old daughter who has Prader-Willi Syndrome and has to be very careful with being on a 800 calorie a day diet LOVES it and says This is good and Yummy! So thank you for posting this recipe Brenda Knoll Caribou, Maine Mommy!

 

[Judi90]

I plan to make this on the weekend but does anyone know how long this will keep in the fridge?

 

[lauralie41]

This was great and so easy. We will not be buying jam at the grocery store anymore.

 

[duke1981]

Tasted great! Only concern is setting - didn't seem as "solid" as regular store jam. Wonder if pectin would have been better to use (or more gelatin)? As well, take it easy on Splenda - this can become very sweet with little amounts!