Low Sugar Black Raspberry Jam ~ How To Make Low Sugar Or No Sugar Jam ~ Small Batch Recipe

pectin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Agar-agar is a natural thickener, while cornstarch is a more economical option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sweetener blend

Honey can add flavor complexity, while a sweetener blend may reduce costs.

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for low sugar black raspberry jam.

Mention that black raspberries are used but the method can apply to other berries.

Explain the use of low or no sugar pectin by Ball and its instructions for making low sugar or no sugar jam.

Discuss the benefits of adding some sugar for texture and color retention in canned jams.

State the use of unsweetened apple juice as the liquid component for sweetness.

Mention that lemon juice is not required for raspberry jam according to Ball's recipe.

Advise viewers to know their altitude for canning adjustments.

Prepare ingredients and jars before starting the cooking process.

Add 4 cups of crushed black raspberries to a pot.

Add 1 cup of unsweetened apple juice to the pot and stir.

Sprinkle in 4 and 1/2 tablespoons of low or no sugar pectin and combine.

Turn the heat to high and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of butter to help with foaming during boiling.

Once at a full rolling boil, add 1 cup of granulated sugar and stir.

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