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Homemade strawberry jam sweetened with Jaca sugar — rich, spreadable, and guilt-free.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh, ripe strawberries
- 5 ½ cups Jaca sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
Sweetener Used
5 ½ cups Jaca sugar Allulose
Replaces: 5 ½ cups regular sugar
Instructions
- 1
Hull (remove stems and leaves) and chop or mash the strawberries.
- 2
Cook strawberries with the Jaca sugar and the lemon juice on low heat until the Jaca sugar is dissolved.
- 3
Set heat to high and bring to a full boil.
- 4
Continue boiling at medium heat for about 30 min. until the mixture reaches 220 degrees F, stirring often (use candy thermometer).
- 5
Let it rest for 15 min., place a spoonful of jam on a cool plate, and check its consistency after 2 min.
- 6
Possibly extend cooking time to achieve a thicker texture.
- 7
Pour into hot, sterile jars, seal, and boil jars in hot water following manufacturer's instructions.
Pro Tips
- Use a candy thermometer for best results.
- Let cool to check consistency before jarring.