Making your own jams at home is a lot easier than you think. It’s also a healthier option compared to bottled jams as they are free of preservatives and added sugar. Here is a list of 7 seasonal jams you can make at home:
1. Very-berry Jam
| Nutritional Count (Per 100 gms) | Total calories: 53 |
| Potassium | 151 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 12 gms |
| Dietary fiber | 6 gms |
| Calcium | 2% |
| Vitamin – C | 43% |
| Iron | 3% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 5% |
You will need:
– 500 gms mixed berries
– 500 gms Gaia Stevia
Directions:
– Blend the fruit and place in a bowl with the Stevia
– Microwave on high for 3 minutes and stir well
– Microwave for 3 minutes and repeat
– Pour into warm jars to cool
– Refrigerate and enjoy at will
2. Magnificent mango jam:
| Nutritional Count (Per 100 gms) | Total calories: 70 |
| Potassium | 168 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 15 gms |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 gms |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Vitamin – C | 60% |
| Iron | 1% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 5% |
You will need:
– 500 gms mango cut in cubes
– 500 gms Gaia Stevia
Directions:
– Blend the fruit and place in a bowl with the Stevia
– Microwave on high for 3 minutes and stir well
– Microwave for 3 minutes and repeat
– Pour into warm jars to cool
– Refrigerate and enjoy at will
3. Whimsical Watermelon Jam:
| Nutritional Count (Per 100 gms) | Total calories: 30 |
| Potassium | 112 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 8 gms |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 gms |
| Protein | 0.6% |
| Vitamin – C | 13% |
| Iron | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2% |
You will need:
– 500 gms blended watermelon pulp
– 500 gms Gaia Stevia
Directions:
– Blend the fruit and place in a bowl with the Stevia – Microwave on high for 3 minutes and stir well
– Microwave for 3 minutes and repeat
– Pour into warm jars to cool
– Refrigerate and enjoy at will
4. Adorable Apricot Jam:
| Nutritional Count (Per 100 gms) | Total calories: 48 |
| Potassium | 259 |
| Carbohydrates | 11 gms |
| Dietary fiber | 2 gms |
| Protein | 1.4% |
| Vitamin – C | 16% |
| Iron | 2% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 5% |
You will need:
– 500 gms apricot cut in cubes
– 500 gms Gaia Stevia
Directions:
– Blend the fruit and place in a bowl with the Stevia
– Microwave on high for 3 minutes and stir well
– Microwave for 3 minutes and repeat
– Pour into warm jars to cool
– Refrigerate and enjoy at will
5. Scrumptious Pear Jam
| Nutritional Count (Per 100 gms) | Total calories: 48 |
| Potassium | 116 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 15 gms |
| Dietary fiber | 3.1 gms |
| Protein | 0.4% |
| Vitamin – C | 7% |
| Iron | 2% |
| Magnesium | 1% |
You will need:
– 500 gms pear cut in cubes
– 500 gms Gaia Stevia
Directions:
– Blend the fruit and place in a bowl with the Stevia
– Microwave on high for 3 minutes and stir well
– Microwave for 3 minutes and repeat
– Pour into warm jars to cool
– Refrigerate and enjoy at will
6. Sumptuous Fig Jam
| Nutritional Count (Per 100 gms) | Total calories: 74 |
| Potassium | 232 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 19 gms |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 gms |
| Calcium | 3% |
| Vitamin – C | 3% |
| Iron | 2% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 5% |
You will need:
– 500 gms fig cut in cubes
– 500 gms Gaia Stevia
Directions:
– Blend the fruit and place in a bowl with the Stevia
– Microwave on high for 3 minutes and stir well
– Microwave for 3 minutes and repeat
– Pour into warm jars to cool
– Refrigerate and enjoy at will
7. Zesty Orange Marmalade
| Nutritional Count (Per 100 gms) | Total calories: 47 |
| Potassium | 181 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 12 gms |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 gms |
| Calcium | 4% |
| Vitamin – C | 88% |
| Magnesium | 2% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 5% |
You will need:
– 500 gms orange wedges
– 500 gms Gaia Stevia
Directions:
– Blend the fruit and place in a bowl with the Stevia
– Microwave on high for 3 minutes and stir well
– Microwave for 3 minutes and repeat
– Pour into warm jars to cool
– Refrigerate and enjoy at will
