Low-Sugar Freezer Jam
This low sugar freezer jam is a great way to use up extra homegrown (or store-bought) fruit.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen fruit
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated zest, (lemon, lime, orange) or spices, or 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice optional
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- 2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- Combine fruit, zest, spices, or lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the mixture has thickened slightly, about 6-8 minutes. You can also use a potato masher to help break down the fruit as it cooks.
- While fruit is cooking, stir together arrowroot powder and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl.
- Stir arrowroot mixture into fruit while stirring fruit constantly. Boil, stirring continuously, for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Package in a freezer-safe container, label, and freeze.
- Makes about 1 cup of jam.
Notes
This recipe can be scaled up if desired.
Try these flavor combinations or create your own.
- Cherry-Lime Jam - Use 12 ounces of cherries and 1 1/2 teaspoons of grated lime zest.
- Blueberry-Lemon Jam - Use 12 ounces of blueberries and 1 1/2 teaspoons of grated lemon zest.
- Pear-Ginger Jam - Use 12 ounces of peeled, finely chopped pears, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger root.
- Strawberry-Lemon Jam - Use 12 ounces of strawberries and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest.
- Spiced Peach Jam - Use 12 ounces of peaches, and instead of the zest use 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Pineapple-Lime Jam - Use a 12 ounce can of crushed pineapple and 1 1/2 teaspoons of lime zest.
- Strawberry-Pineapple Jam - Use 8 ounces strawberries and 4 ounces of crushed pineapple.