A sugar free strawberry jelly recipe perfect for low carb keto or Paleo diets. This no pectin jam recipe is thickened with gelatin and super easy to make.
There’s nothing like biting into hot buttered piece of toast slathered in homemade jam. When I was a kid, my mother made all kinds of jams and jellies. I especially liked her peach jam, concord grape jelly, and strawberry jam. Homemade jams and jellies always taste better!
I had great success with the low carb sugar-free raspberry jelly (jam) I made a few weeks ago. People have said it’s the best tasting low carb jam they’ve had. Yay. So, faced with a plethora of strawberries from recent recipe testing, I knew a sugar-free strawberry jelly (jam) was next. I was not disappointed.
Easy chia seed jams have been all the rage the last few years. I have a delicious recipe for low carb blueberry-lime chia seed jam. But, chia seeds add a bit of their own taste and texture to jelly and jams. Sometimes I just don’t want to use them.
I like that this is a chia seed free and no pectin strawberry jam recipe. And it’s easy! Some all-fruit jam recipes cook and concentrate the fruit, and their sugars, until thick. This recipe cooks for 20 minutes and uses gelatin to thicken. The result is approximately one cup (8 oz) of sugar-free strawberry jelly (jam) that still tastes like fresh strawberries.
Additional ideas for using this great sugar-free strawberry jam:
- swirled into cheesecakes
- between layers for cakes
- sandwiched between sugar cookies
- stirred into yogurt
- stirred into ice cream
I had a question about the Weck Jelly Jars I used in the photos so I am including the link.
This delicious sugar free strawberry jelly is 1 carb per tablespoon.
A sugar-free strawberry jelly recipe perfect for low carb keto or Paleo diets. This no pectin jam recipe is thickened with gelatin and super easy to make.
- 8 ounces diced strawberries
- 1/4 cup Sukrin :1 (or Swerve Granulated)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp Knox Gelatin powder
Sprinkle the gelatin over the lemon juice.
In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine the strawberries, Sukrin :1 and water. Stir to combine. Bring the strawberries up to a simmer then turn the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Break up the gelatin and stir into the strawberries to melt. Turn off the heat and adjust sweetness. Let cool.
Spoon the strawberry jelly into a clean jar, cover and refrigerate. Use in 7-10 days. Makes 1 cup yielding 16 servings, 1 tablespoon each.
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Made this jam and it was a hit. Very tasty, easy better than store bought for sure. Highly recommended, and making it again tonight.
Fantastic Mark, I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for coming back to comment. Enjoy your week. -Kim
Can I use erythritol instead of swerve? And how much would I use if purchase swerve in the recipe?.
Great question Mark. Do you have any stevia? I purposely use less of any erythritol sweetener because erythritol has the tendency re-crystallize, making them crunchy. Plain Erythritol is less sweet than Sukrin or Swerve which are 1:1 sugar subs. You can either use 1/3 more plain erythritol than what I call for in the recipe or use the same amount and then add stevia to taste. Enjoy the recipe. -Kim
So a 1/4 Cup of sukrin is all I need right? Or that and swerve ? Sorry to be a bother, I’m craving this jam lol
Yes, Mark. You only need 1/4 cup of Sukrin or Swerve and maybe 1/3 cup of regular erythritol. If you want it sweeter, add more to taste. Enjoy! -Kim
I don’t have Lemon juice. Is there anything that I can sub for it? Or omit it? What does it do exaclty?
Thanks!
Hi Kaysie. The lemon juice brightens the flavor of the jam. If you don’t have any you can use a packet of True Lemon or omit it. Enjoy the recipe. -Kim
Can this be made as a freezer jam?
I have never made freezer jam before, Chanda. I would say no, but I really don’t know. It was intended to be small batch and be used in about a week. -Kim
What is Sukrin or Swerve I have never heard of either of these things I’m guessing it is a sweetner
Yes, Elaine. Sukrin and Swerve are natural sugar-free sugar alternatives. Sukrin is and erythritol/stevia blend while Swerve is a erythritol/fructooligosaccharide (fiber) blend. If you are not on a sugar free diet, you may use sugar or honey to sweeten the jelly. Enjoy the recipe. -Kim
This is yummy, can you please tell me where you purchased the small glass jars with clamp on lids,that the strawberry jam is in? Thanks, Sandy
Yes, Sandy. They are Weck jars that I found on Amazon. I use them mostly for photography, but they are perfect for small things like jams and jellies, curds, caramel sauce and fudge sauce. I’ll add the link to the post. -Kim
How long will this keep? Does it need to be refrigerated or can it be stored in the pantry?
Hi Stuart. It will keep 7-10 days and must be kept in the refrigerator. Enjoy the recipe. -Kim
This looks so easy and so yummy. Strawberry Jelly is one of my hubby’s favorites. The strawberries are just now becoming available at our local farms. I can’t wait to try this lovely recipe.
You’re so nice, Katie. Thank you! -Kim