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Strawberry-Honey Jam ~ Canning without Sugar


The pioneers rarely used granulated table sugar.  Today, it seems like it's in every recipe I have.



I decided to purchase some local strawberries, some local raw honey, and can strawberry jam.  Some day, we hope to have enough strawberries and our own honey.

 First, I found a recipe for it on Mother Earth New's.  However, that particular recipe required 7 cups of honey. 

 I did some more research, and located this Honey-Strawberry Jam Recipe.

I canned 2 batches - one with no-sugar pectin and one with regular pectin.  

For both batches, I used organic lemon juice. I also processed my jars for 10 minutes.

 Both taste the same, but the batch with no-sugar pectin set much thicker in texture.  The batch with regular pectin was a softer set.

 I'm pretty sure my family likes it.  I saw two of them go back for a second peanut butter and jam sandwich (ha ha ha!).


Next, I'll be trying a different red clover jelly recipe.  I hope to be sharing that soon.

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Candy C. said…
I would have never thought of making jam with honey instead of sugar, great idea!! I hope it sells well for you at the Farmer's Market! :)
June 6, 2012 at 7:06 PM
Sam I Am...... said…
That is a wonderful idea!
June 7, 2012 at 12:25 PM
EMMA said…
Hi, I'm thinking of making this tomorrow but with rhubarb instead of strawberries do you think I should use the same quantities of ingredients? However I'm planning on using home made pectin, and popping a spot of ginger in.
Any advice is appreciated!
July 8, 2012 at 2:50 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Emma, I have not made rhubarb jam yet. My rhubarb from 2 years, died last season and we replanted this year. I hope to buy some and try it. I bet it would taste good with ginger too. Anyway, I think it would work.
July 8, 2012 at 4:44 PM
PenroseTribe said…
Oh.my.goodness!! Holy amazing jam Batman!! This was crazy fast and easy!! The end result was so tasty! I may or may not have eaten an entire French baguette topped with butter and this deliciousness. It’s an absolute keeper and guaranteed family favorite.
June 11, 2018 at 6:57 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Penrose, glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for stopping in to visit my blog!
June 12, 2018 at 6:37 AM
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