What's not to love about sugar free jam? This low carb raspberry jam is so quick to make, packed with flavour and there's no need to cook!
I am so excited. Jams are going to make a comeback in this household! Thank you, little lovely chia seeds, you have taken all the work out of jam-making.
Seriously, it has been ages since we've had jam on or table. Possibly a year. Actually, maybe 2. I can vaguely remember my father bringing one of his creations, something delicious and tart involving blackberries and rosemary. After that jar was empty, we just did not replace it. We eat cold cuts, cheeses, smoked salmon and a LOT of peanut butter. In yoghurt and on waffles (check out my low carb waffles here) we have fresh fruit.
I remember the first time I made strawberry jam with my daughter, using a recipe that required 50% sugar. After I had measured a truckload of white granules and poured it into the pot, I just felt deflated. Even after the sugar had dissolved and the jam looked like jam and tasted like jam, I couldn't really enjoy it.
The "healthy" sugar free jams you can buy in the supermarket, normally sweetened with concentrated grape juice, deliver the same kind of sugar rush the regular varieties do. Don't be fooled by claims such as "no cane sugar" or "all natural" - they raise your blood sugar just the same. In terms of shop-bought jams, only the diabetic varieties do not play havoc with your body's insulin levels.
Why This Jam Is So Good
- It is RAW. Meaning, no cooking required, no stirring, no time spent at the stove. All those lovely nutrients? Still hanging in there!
- RASPBERRIES. Soft, sweet and perfect jam making material. Can be mashed with a fork in less than a minute. No blending necessary, less washing up, more sofa time.
- VANILLA. Gives any sweet dish that special je ne sais quois. A taste so beautiful and refined you'd think the French must have invented it. Oh-la-la.
- CHIA. Little wonder seeds! Low in carbs, high in fibre, the world's richest plant source for omega-3 fatty acids and perfect for jams as they make things thicken and there's no need for pectin, which some people don't tolerate well.
- It is SUGAR FREE JAM! I used one tablespoon of erythritol, which made it just the right side of sweet.
We had it with yoghurt and nuts for breakfast, but I am thinking jammy coconut flour pancakes for the weekend and also planning a grain free Victoria sponge with a raw raspberry vanilla chia jam layer. Oh my, I am salivating just thinking about it.
This sugar free jam, friends. You CANNOT get a healthier one.
Obviously, this recipe can be adapted and made with any soft fruit such as ripe peaches, strawberries, blueberries or blackberries. Knock yourself out and let me know which one is your favourite!
More Easy Jams And Breakfast Spreads
- Sugar Free Blueberry Jam21 Minutes
- Sugar Free Strawberry Jam50 Minutes
- Blueberry Cream Cheese20 Minutes
- Sugar Free Orange Marmalade Recipe (Keto)2 Hours 40 Minutes
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Recipe
Easy No-Cook Low Carb Raspberry Jam (Sugar Free Recipe)
from Sugar Free LondonerNote: The servings slider only changes the first amount in each line and not any subsequent amounts. Please make your own calculations where necessary.
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 150g raspberries, fresh (if using frozen, give time to defrost)
- 3 tbsp / 24g chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
- ⅓ cup / 80 ml water
- 1 tsp / 4ml lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener or more if needed
Instructions
- Mash the raspberries with a fork
- Combine all ingredients in a jar or bowl and stir
- Leave in the fridge overnight
Laurie
Could I use raw honey instead of a sugar substitute.
Katrin
Yes, that would work just as well!
Lisa Hiebert
How much honey would you use
Jenn
I never leave comments, but this recipe I had to....This is the most naturally delicious tasting jam I have ever tried! Thank you thank you thank you! It takes minutes to make, it's healthy, and now I know how to use all of my beautiful, bountiful raspberries. I've been making 4 batches/night, my friends and family are thrilled! Thank you again
Kit Plourde
great recipie
Lynda Savage
What is vanilla paste?
Katrin
Hi Lynda, you can use vanilla extract instead. Or scrape out the inside of a vanilla pod.
Marilynn Davis
Would this work with Blackberries? We have access to LOTS of wild blackberries, so logical question!
Katrin
Ooooh I love blackberries! We always pick a bunch in our local park when they're in season in August. I think it would depend on the blackberries and how big and hard that bit in the middle is (that fuzzy, crunchy bit). If you want a smooth jam you could blend the blackberries first and then push them through a sieve. But if you don't mind, just blend them and use them as is. It's healthy fibre, after all 🙂
Donna
Thank you so much for this recipe; it was delicious! I've been missing jam since I started eating low carb and this hit the spot. So easy to make and I use it multiple ways. From a pancake topping to a filling for low carb cookies. And I can have peanut butter and jam again! And a little dollop with some pecans on top of plain yogurt makes a great simple, light meal when I'm pressed for time. It's also REALLY good on a warm parmesan crisp with a little cream cheese. The possibilities are endless with this jam.
Katrin
Glad it was a success! Thank you fr your comment
Brigitte Logue
Many people that look for no sugar have diabetes. They may also have dentures and would be able to eat this because of all the seeds. Have you tried to make this seedless? I make low sugar jelly with raspberries and I take the seeds out with a juicer. If you try it please let me know if it's possible. I use a Jack LaLanne juicer. It only takes
Katrin
Yes, you can absolutely make this jam seedless. I have also made it since with ground chia seeds. This way you don't get the chia blobs and it becomes a really smooth jam.
Msk
Looks delicious! I was wondering if you could tell me a few options to substitute powered sugar..
Katrin
Hello, TO sweeten recipes I use granulated or powdered erythritol (1:1 sweetness to sugar), stevia glycerite (liquid stevia, normally 4 drops are equivalent to 1 tsp of sugar) or sugar free syrup (at the moment I use the Sukrin Fibre syrup, which is similar to maple syrup in taste). All work in this recipe
Michelle Perlick
Can this be frozen?
Katrin
I've never tried it, but it should definitely work!
Nadine
Just came across your Website. OMG ... I`m in love. Thank you for the great recipe ideas. My 7year old son loves jam and I`m always looking for a way to cut his sugar intake. My husband has joined me on my keto journey, so I want to have a few stables in the fridge for him, as he`s on parental leave and all day at home with our 10month old daughter. I`ll be browsing your Website to discover more delicous recipes.
Katrin
So glad you found my site. Hope you'll try some of the recipes!