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    PUBLISHED: Mar 14, 2018 · UPDATED: Nov 26, 2022 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 45 Comments

    HEALTHY STRAWBERRY JAM

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    Srawberries nin a pot with lemon for strawberry jam and a jar of homemade strawberry jam.

    The point of this healthy strawberry jam is to show you that you can totally make jam without sugar. So even if you don't have strawberries around you, grab any other fruit around you and let's make some healthy jam. Mango or pineapple will work well here.

    This strawberry jam is sweetened with honey and to tell you the truth, I can't tell the difference between this jam and jam made with sugar. It is sweet, fruity with a gel-like consistency, just like a jam should be. And oh, it is also made without pectin. So sugar-free healthy jam for the win!

    healthy strawberry jam

    You guys, 14 days! That's how long a carbaholic like me has stayed without baking/eating bread or anything with regular white flour. Neither have I tasted white rice or eaten any sugar. Has it been easy? No! But let me tell you this: I feel great! I enjoy detoxing my body like this every now and then.

    I have experimented with all sorts of healthier alternatives to my traditional diet. I have baked with oats, made waffles out of plantains and eaten vegetable salads more times than I can count. These 14 days have taught me a lot. One is that a life without refined sugar is totally possible. Another is that you can totally get kids to enjoy healthy food that is non-traditional, My girls have totally loved the unconventional meals. And one of their favorite things has been this healthy strawberry jam which has been a good friend on the breakfast table.

    strawberry jam

    At first, I was skeptical about trying to make jam without sugar. Will the consistency be right? Will it taste good? Will the taste of honey not overpower it? Ha. But when I made this jam, I found myself eating the warm jam right out of the pot with a spoon. It is sufficiently sweet. The honey taste is not overpowering at all. In fact, you will think it is regular jam made with sugar. Winner!

    Besides, I just had to make something with strawberries because my local grocery store had strawberries for only $1 per pound. So I grabbed a good quantity to take home with me.

    Healthy Strawberry jam recipe

    To make the jam, you need strawberries, honey and 1 lemon. 3 simple ingredients and jam will be yours!

    If you are looking for a regular jam recipe with sugar, click here.

    If you make this recipe, please take a moment to rate it below. Also, share a picture with me on Facebook or tag me on Instagram. I'll love to see!

    How to make jam without sugar

    Healthy Strawberry Jam

    This healthy strawberry jam doesn't taste healthy at all. It is sweet, fruity with a gel-like consistency like a jam should be. It is made without pectin or sugar. Enjoy at your breakfast table with bread, pancakes and more. This recipe yields slightly above 2 cups of jam.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: International
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 81kcal
    Author: Precious

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds fresh strawberries (about 1 kg)
    • ½ cup raw honey
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest from one lemon
    • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice squeeze this out of the same lemon you use for lemon zest

    Instructions

    • Rinse the strawberries well then chop off the top part with the leaves. Cut the strawberries into halves or quarters. Place them in a pot. Add in the honey, lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
    • Place the pot on medium heat and cook covered for 10 minutes. Open the pot and using the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher, mash the strawberries to break them down a little. Let them cook for another 10 minutes while you stir from time to time. Place in a glass jar to cool then store in the fridge.
    • Enjoy on pancakes, muffins, crepes, bread and more!

    Notes

    This strawberry jam is sweetened with honey and to tell you the truth, I can't tell the difference between this jam and jam made with sugar. It is sweet, fruity with a gel-like consistency, just like a jam should be. And oh, it is also made without pectin. So sugar-free healthy jam for the win!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    This healthy strawberry jam doesn't taste healthy at all. It is sweet, fruity with a gel-like consistency like a jam should be. It is made without sugar or pectin. Enjoy at your breakfast table with bread, pancakes and more. Get the recipe on Precious Core. #healthy #breakfast #glutenfree

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    1. mommypharma says

      March 14, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      Wow!! This is amazing, I remember my mom making jam with pectin and sugar!! I did not know you could make this without pectin. Funny I bought 3 pounds of strawberries cos they were only a pound.

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      • Precious says

        March 17, 2018 at 8:06 am

        Looks like strawberries are cheap now. Please try this version without pectin or sugar and you will be amazed.

        Reply
    2. happy wheels says

      March 20, 2018 at 1:06 am

      After this Strawberry jam my mouth is filled with water literally . Thanks for great idea

      Reply
      • Precious says

        March 20, 2018 at 9:34 am

        You're welcome, happy!

        Reply
        • Luz Araceli says

          May 23, 2021 at 8:32 am

          Hi Precious, please how are you?
          I hope you are doing well.
          You haven't been updating your YouTube for some time now .. Hope all is well?

          Reply
    3. Jessica says

      March 20, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      How long does this jam last before it goes bad? Like a week or two?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        March 20, 2018 at 4:13 pm

        We kept it in the fridge for about 2 weeks and it still tasted perfect. However, if you seal it in sterilized mason jars, it could last for months on the countertop!

        Reply
    4. Jenni says

      April 06, 2018 at 12:08 am

      Can one freeze this recipe?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        April 06, 2018 at 3:15 pm

        Hi Jenni, yes you can!

        Reply
    5. emily says

      April 11, 2018 at 8:56 am

      hi! i'm trying to make healthy jam for our family + came across your recipe - it looks great! i was wondering, however, if there was a way to make it more smooth? i have some picky eaters in my home 🙂

      Reply
      • Precious says

        April 24, 2018 at 4:49 pm

        Hi Emily, you could use an immersion blender to blitz the stawberries until smooth - do this after the jam starts to cook. Hope this helps.

        Reply
        • Emily says

          May 17, 2020 at 2:18 pm

          Awesome! So I ended up just making it to store in the fridge and I love it! I love knowing that it’s healthy and honestly so sweet, if not sweeter than “normal” jam! Thanks so much for this recipe!

          Reply
          • Precious says

            May 21, 2020 at 5:59 pm

            You are most welcome, Emily!

            Reply
    6. Tina says

      July 31, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      How could i do this with raspberries?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        July 31, 2018 at 5:38 pm

        Hi Tina, I'm sure that will work though I've never tried with raspberries.

        Reply
    7. Marie Eve says

      September 18, 2018 at 7:38 am

      Very good!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 19, 2018 at 4:08 pm

        Thanks, Marie!

        Reply
    8. Amy says

      September 25, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      This may be a silly question but I'm making your jam now and guessed the weight of strawberries as I don't have scales 😕
      Is it supposed to be a little runny while cooking? It smells like delicious. I also blended it after the first 10mins of cooking because we don't like the strawberry bits

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 25, 2018 at 8:44 pm

        Hi Amy, yes it is supposed to be runny while cooking. It is going to go from being runny to having a jam-like consistency. Please let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    9. Amy says

      September 26, 2018 at 2:38 am

      It didn't work 😫 lol
      It's a thick strawberry sauce. I added chia seeds in the hope it'd thicken a bit more but no luck.
      I'll try again when I have proper measuring equipmemt 😊

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 26, 2018 at 11:25 am

        Oh no! Maybe you didn't cook it long enough. It's supposed to go from sauce to jam. Also, try mashing the strawberries once they are soft and bubbly with a potato masher or with a wooden spoon next time. Please let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    10. McKenzie Banman says

      November 07, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      Can I use frozen strawberries to make it?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 07, 2018 at 5:53 pm

        Hi McKenzie, I have never made it with frozen stawberries but you sure can.

        Reply
    11. PRESH says

      January 18, 2019 at 1:18 pm

      CAN ORANGE BE USED TO MAKE JAM?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        February 05, 2019 at 6:42 pm

        I'm sure it can but I've never tried it.

        Reply
    12. Lisa M says

      March 14, 2019 at 5:57 pm

      This was absolutely delicious. The taste was in between a jam and the strawberry topping for ice cream. Mine came out very liquidy. I did follow the recipe exactly. I’m going to try again but with blueberries this time. If still runny, I’ll add chia seeds and refrigerate overnight. Thank you for this wonderful healthy recipe.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        March 15, 2019 at 8:53 am

        Hi Lisa, thank you for the review! Strange that yours came out liquidy. You could try letting it cook for another 5 minutes or so until it thickens. Chia seeds are also a great idea. Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    13. Chia-Hsin Su says

      November 05, 2019 at 10:57 pm

      Hi Precious,
      I've been looking for a way to make strawberry jam without sugar for a while. I'm glad I stumbled upon your website. I am not a kitchen person and I have a question here. You mention in your recipe that it needs 1/2 cup of honey. Could you tell me how big the cup is? Or what kind of the cup?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        January 05, 2020 at 8:22 am

        She means a measuring cup. You can get a set at any store like Walmart, target, etc or online on Amazon. Just ask for or type in "measuring cups." Happy cooking!

        Reply
    14. Emily says

      April 27, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      Hi! Does it work to freeze this jam?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        April 28, 2020 at 4:08 pm

        I haven't tried freezing it before but I did a quick search and apparently you can freeze jam in Ziploc freezer bags or in glass or plastic jars. Be sure to allow room for the jam to expand in the freezer. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    15. Teresa says

      May 16, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      My first jam ever and it is absolutely delicious! I added a little corn starch to thicken it up.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 16, 2020 at 10:22 pm

        Hi Teresa, this makes me so happy! Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    16. Sara says

      July 02, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      I just made this jam, and it is SO good! I searched on pinterest for jame made with honey, and your recipe showed up. I'm so glad it did, because all of your recipes look amazing! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        July 03, 2020 at 8:19 am

        So glad you loved it, Sara!

        Reply
    17. Dian says

      July 07, 2020 at 11:47 am

      How many cups or small mason jars does this recipe make? I’m ready to try this recipe. Looks good . Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        July 08, 2020 at 9:59 am

        Hi Dian, it makes slightly above 2 cups of jam. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    18. Adena says

      April 20, 2022 at 8:17 pm

      Can this recipe be used for food storage canning?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        April 26, 2022 at 8:48 am

        Yes it can.

        Reply
    19. Linda says

      May 21, 2022 at 8:05 pm

      I have made it twice with fresh strawberries from we picked the farm. I had to cook much longer. But it is spectacular! ! I I want to try with peaches. Anyone try with peaches?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 23, 2022 at 7:22 am

        So glad you love it Linda! I'll have to try peaches too.

        Reply
    20. Kaouthar says

      August 10, 2022 at 7:17 pm

      Ty

      Reply
      • Precious says

        August 10, 2022 at 9:25 pm

        You are welcome, Kaouthar.

        Reply

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