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Sugar-free Keto Strawberry Jam Recipe

by Pam Berg

One of our favorite new keto recipes is this delicious jam. It spreads beautifully on low-carb bread, muffins, or other goodies.

You can make your own jam with just a few simple ingredients and stay committed to your low-carb diet. It tastes just as good as regular jam without all that added sugar.

Are Strawberries OK on Keto?

Strawberries are low-carb, low-calorie, and high in fiber which makes them a delicious keto treat.

Other berries that would also make an excellent berry jam if you follow a keto diet include raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.

Keto-Friendly Strawberry Jam Recipe

Total time

25 minutes.

Prep work: 15 minutes to assemble ingredients, prep strawberries, etc. 10 minutes to mix up the recipe and get it into containers. It needs to refrigerate for a few hours prior to freezing any you wish to freeze.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine the water and the gelatin powder in a microwave-proof cup. Set it aside to allow the gelatin to bloom while you prepare further.

  2. Strawberries need to be prepared. This requires cutting off the leafy green top (hulling) and then cutting them into quarters. 

  3. Puree the strawberries and the sweetener until smooth. This can be done in a blender or food processor. 

  4. Heat the gelatin mixture in a microwave oven until piping hot, and the gelatin is dissolved. Stir well. 

  5. Pour the hot gelatin mixture into the strawberry and sweetener puree while continuously mixing.

  6. Put the jam into containers. I put mine in small glass jars but you can also use plastic containers, if you prefer.

  7. Let thicken in the fridge overnight.

How to store it

The jam can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Any jam you will not be able to enjoy within that time period can be frozen. This freezer jam can be kept for 3-4 months.

Nutritional Information

A two-tablespoon serving size of this sugar-free strawberry jam is approximately 35 calories and 2 net carbs.

How Do You Thicken Jam Without Sugar?

If you are looking for some natural thickeners, we have ideas for you!

  • Arrowroot Flour: A root vegetable, arrowroot can be ground into flour and used as a thickener.

  • Chia Seeds: Adding whole or ground chia seeds to your jam will thicken it naturally while keeping the carbohydrate count low.

  • Cornstarch: Most people have cornstarch on hand and it works well as a thickener.

  • Gelatin: A bit of unflavored gelatin makes an excellent thickener for jelly or jam.

  • Xanthan Gum: A popular additive for thickening, it is often used in gluten-free dishes.

Ways to Enjoy Keto Jam

  • Cheesecake: Looking for a delicious topping for your keto cheesecake recipes? We have you covered!

  • Ice Cream: Pour a bit on your favorite keto ice cream.

  • Muffins: What better muffin topper than some keto jam?

  • PB&J: This jam recipe is delicious with peanut butter and can be served on keto toast.

  • Toast: Low-carb, keto bread is sold in stores. Some are made with almond flour.

  • Waffles: Spread this delicious jam on your favorite low-carb waffles.

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