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Healthy Sugar-Free Strawberry Jam Recipe with Stevia Easy and Wholesome

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A quick and easy sugar-free strawberry jam sweetened with natural stevia and thickened with chia seeds, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries (about 600 grams), hulled and halved if large
  • 1 to 1.5 teaspoons stevia powder (pure stevia extract recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: a few finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull about 4 cups (600 g) of fresh strawberries. Halve or quarter large berries to help them break down faster.
  2. In a medium saucepan, add the strawberries, 1/4 cup (60 ml) water, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Stir to mix.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until berries soften and release juices.
  4. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to crush the strawberries to your desired consistency.
  5. Stir in 1 to 1.5 teaspoons stevia powder and 2 tablespoons chia seeds. Mix well to combine.
  6. Simmer gently for another 5–7 minutes, stirring often. Add vanilla extract or mint leaves if using.
  7. Remove from heat and let the jam cool for 10–15 minutes. Transfer to clean glass jars or airtight containers.
  8. Cover and refrigerate. Best after at least 4 hours but delicious right away.

Notes

Use ripe, fragrant strawberries for best flavor. Start with less stevia to avoid bitterness and adjust sweetness to taste. Chia seeds thicken the jam as it cools; add more if jam is too runny. Lemon juice is important for brightness and preservation. For a smoother jam, blend before adding chia seeds. Sterilize jars if storing long term; otherwise, clean jars suffice for refrigeration.

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Keywords: sugar-free jam, strawberry jam, stevia jam, healthy jam, low-carb jam, chia seed jam, homemade preserves, diabetic-friendly jam

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