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Low Sugar Cranberry Jam with Sure Jell Pectin: A Healthy Holiday Staple

Whip up a delicious, low-sugar cranberry jam using Sure Jell pectin! This easy recipe is perfect for holidays and everyday enjoyment. Healthier and just as tasty!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Basics

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh cranberries washed and picked over
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 box 1.75 oz Sure Jell For Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes
  • 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or your preferred low-calorie granulated sweetener adjust to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare your jars: Ensure your canning jars, lids, and bands are clean and sterilized. Keep them hot until ready to fill.
  2. Combine fruit and liquid: In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the washed cranberries, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add pectin: Once boiling, stir in the Sure Jell for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes, making sure it's fully incorporated. Bring the mixture back to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
  4. Boil and sweeten: Boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the granulated erythritol (or other sweetener) until dissolved. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  5. Fill jars: Carefully ladle the hot jam into the prepared hot jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top.
  6. Process for sealing: Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth. Place the lids on the jars and screw on the bands until fingertip tight. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if necessary).
  7. Cool and check seals: Carefully remove the jars from the canner and let them cool undisturbed on a towel-lined counter for 12-24 hours. You should hear the lids pop as they seal. Check seals by pressing the center of the lid; it should not flex.