Easy Recipes
Sugar Free Blueberry Jam
Homemade blueberry jam is easy and quick to make, and it taste absolutely delicious.
Blueberries are so sweet on their own that this jam does not even require extra sweetener. All you need to do is blueberries, lemon, some water and a couple of pinches of xanthan gum to thicken. That’s it!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for sugar free blueberry jam:
- Blueberries – fresh or frozen
- Water
- Lemon juice
- Xanthan Gum – This helps to thicken the jam. You only need a tiny amount – it’s quite remarkable.
- Vanilla extract – this is optional, but elevates the taste. I recommend adding it.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
Making homemade blueberry jam is very simple. Here are the basic steps:
- Put the blueberries, water and lemon juice (and vanilla, if using) in a non stick pan, cover and bring to a boil.
- Remove the lid and cook on medium heat for around 15 minutes, stirring regularly. The mixture will reduce by â…“ and thicken. Smash the berries with a spoon while they cook.
- You can blend the mixture if you wish to have a smooth consistency. I like it the way it is, with a few bits and pieces in it.
- At the end, take a couple of pinches xanthan gum and sprinkle it evenly into the pot, stirring well afterwards.
- Pour the mixture into a clean jar and store in the fridge. This recipe fills a small (200ml) jar.
Expert Tip
Recipe Tip – How sweet your jam is will depend on the natural sweetness of your blueberries. If you find the jam is not sweet enough, feel free to add a teaspoon or two of powdered erythritol or 4 drops of stevia glycerite.