Healthy Strawberry Freezer Jam(this jam is very healthy cause it uses a natural sweetener and it's not cooked!)
4 C. crushed strawberries
(I just wash and hull the strawberries and then pulse them in the blender until desired consistency)
1 1/2 C. Agave
1 pkg powdered pectin (low or no sugar kind)
3/4 C. water
Combine strawberries and agave in a bowl. Combine pectin and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add pectin to fruit mixture; stir 3 minutes. Ladle jam into can or freezer jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Put lids on. Let stand at room temperature until set. Label and freeze. Yield: about 7 half-pints
Sheeessh! I didn't mean to totally ignore you after stealing your wonderful recipes! I cannot wait to try this one! You never cease to amaze me sista! Keep up the good work!
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ok..my eight year old just made this jam for us and it is WONDERFUL! I am so excited about starting down this road. Thanks for your recipes. I will keep checking and using them. Cristine
ReplyDeleteCould I use evaporated cane juice instead of agave? Would it still be healthy?
ReplyDeleteOlivia: You could totally try it using evaporated cane juice. And it should still be healthy if your evaporated cane juice is a good brand that uses WHOLE cane juice and doesn't strain the nutrients out of it and doesn't overheat it. So all the nutrition is still in the juice. You will be able to tell by the color. I always say the darker it is the more vitamins and minerals you know are in it. Rapadura and Sucanat are two of my favorite kinds.
ReplyDeleteDo you know about how long it takes for this to 'set up'? I am so excited about this recipe and also about your blog! Thanks for this recipe; hopefully mine turns out!
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