Sugar-Free Mango Jam
Sugar-Free Mango Jam is a bright, tropical, and naturally sweet condiment made with ripe mangoes. Date sugar gives it a gentle sweetness instead of refined sugar, while the lemon juice adds a subtle tang. Chia seeds help set the jam naturally without the use of pectin. Two simple steps and the result is a vibrant fruit spread. This versatile homemade jam can be spooned over toast, swirled in yogurt, or used as a filling in healthy desserts. It's pure mango goodness in every bite that will make you crave more!
Equipment
- heavy-bottomed pot
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup mango pulp coarsely pureed
- 1.5 tbsp lime juice bottled
- 1.5 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp date sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients. Puree the mango coarsely to a thick pulp.
- Add the coarsely pureed mango pulp and lime juice to a heavy-bottomed pot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. When the mixture boils, simmer for 12-14 minutes, stirring constantly, until it reaches the desired jam consistency. Add the chia seeds and date sugar.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes and turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to thicken while the chia seeds absorb and swell. Allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes. Cool it completely and then spoon the jam into a clean, sterilized, dry mason jar.
- Serve the Sugar-Free Mango Jam over toasted bread.
Notes
- Feel free to soak the chia seeds in a tablespoon of water. If using chia seeds without soaking, please allow the mixture to rest after cooking it.
- Fresh mangoes will yield a tasty jam. Since this is a sugar-free iteration, it will not be as sweet as regular jam. Adjust the sweetness by adding a tablespoon of maple sugar if needed.
- The jam mixture must be cooked on low heat or simmered. Constant stirring prevents the bottom from burning.
- Lime juice acts as a preservative, helping the jam to set and prevent spoilage over time. It lowers the pH by allowing the pectin strands to bind together. Fresh lime or lemon juice can vary in acidity depending on ripeness. Bottled lemon juice works well to ensure the jam sets consistently, since it has a standardized pH.
- Store this Sugar-Free Mango Jam in clean, dry, sterilized glass mason jars in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 851IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg
