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Home » Homemade Jam » Completely Sugar Free Spiced Plum Jam

Completely Sugar Free Spiced Plum Jam

Author: Karon Grieve Published : September 2019

Recipe
sugar free spiced plum jam
sugar free spiced plum jam

This completely sugar free spiced plum jam has all the taste of your favourite sweet preserves but with none of the sugar. The sweetness comes only from the plums and vanilla.

sugar free spiced plum jam with plums behind jar and spoon on top of jar

Nothing says Autumn more to me than the sight of plums all over the trees and of course in the shops. That Autumnal fruit that gives us the sweetness of summer for a little bit longer.

This completely sugar free spiced plum jam has that summer time flavour with the winter warmth of spices and no sugar either. A win, win situation!

spoon with spices and jam

I love plum jam and have made all sorts of it here on the blog;

Spiced Plum and Apple Jam

Sugar Free Chia Plum Jam

China Plum Jam

Plum and Walnut Jam

Plum Cheese with Lime

This recipe for sugar free spiced plum jam is not one to have hanging about for a long time. Because it is sugar free it will only last about a week in the fridge, so enjoy it while you can. The recipe makes two small jars so I’m quite sure you will get through it pretty quickly anyway as it is rather moreish.

close up of plums and jar

Ingredients for this sugar free jam

There are very few ingredients, just plums, a cinnamon stick, star anise and vanilla extract. It is the latter that gives a sweetness that you would assume was sugar.

The complete list of ingredients and full instructions for making this recipe can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to make this sugar free plum jam

Stone the plums and whazz in a food processor till they form a paste.

Ladle into a pan and add the spices and vanilla extract.

Simmer for approximately 1 1/2 hours till thick and jammy consistency.

Spoon into sterilised jars.

New to preserving? Then don’t panic, I can take you from zero to hero in no time at all.

Just check out these handy articles to get you heading in the right direction fast;

How to make great jam and marmalade

How to make cool curds

How to make great jelly

How to make chutney and relish

How to sterilise jars and bottles

Sticky situations – troubleshooting your preserves

Different types of preserves

My favourite preserving kit

How much jam does this make

I got 2 small jars from this recipe. I’m a huge believer in not wasting food so will make jam out of just a few pieces of fruit or berries.

How long will this sugar free jam last?

Because there is no sugar in this jam to act as the preserving agent it will only keep for 2 weeks in the fridge.

close up of spoon on top of jar

Can you freeze sugar free jam?

Yes, simply spoon the jam into freezer proof bags and clearly label and date. I like to place squishy bags of food on a baking tray in the freezer for a couple of hours till completely frozen. Then take out the tray and you can file the packages flat and save lots of space in the freezer.

How to serve sugar free plum jam

Just use this jam as you would any other. Spread it on toast, use as a filling for cakes. I love this sugar free plum jam stirred through my yogurt for breakfast in the morning. Try it as a topping for ice creram too. You can also use this plum jam stirred into stew to add a rich fruitiness.

Or use it when you are making Chinese inspired dishes. Just stir some into a stir fry with soy sauce for loads more flavour and no added sugar!

This recipe is from my Naughty & Nice Edible Gifts For Christmas eBook which is packed with over 50 exciting recipes.

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Looking for more super Autumnal preserves to try? Then check these out before you go;

Spiced pear and chocolate jam

Cranberry gin jam

Homemade spiced apple butter

Pear and lemon jam/spread

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sugar free spiced plum jam

Completely sugar free spiced plum jam

Karon Grieve
Super easy recipe for sugar free spiced plum jam to use as a spread, in yogurt or as part of sauces etc
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course preserves
Cuisine British
Servings 2 small jars
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 12 plums red
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Stone the plums and whazz in food processor till smooth
  • Spoon into a pan and add all other ingredients
  • Simmer for 1 1/2 hours till takes on thick jammy consistancy
  • Spoon into 2 small jars and seal
  • Will keep for 2 weeks in fridge

Notes

Perfect on toast in the morning, with a cheeseboard and also for adding into Asian inspired dishes too.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 7gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 1374IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
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Filed Under: ALL RECIPES, Autumn/Fall, Gluten Free/Low Sugar, Homemade Jam

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Comments

  1. Essie says

    October 7, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    Made some of this for my husband who is pre-diabetic and on a restricted sugar diet. He loved this (as did I) and I shall definitely be making this again. Thanks for another great recipe.

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      October 10, 2019 at 9:40 am

      Glad it was a success for you
      K

      Reply
  2. Bernie says

    January 28, 2020 at 10:01 pm

    Can this jam be frozen?

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      January 29, 2020 at 11:13 am

      Hi Bernie
      Yes it can
      K

      Reply
  3. Douglas Forney says

    July 18, 2024 at 6:43 pm

    Can you use ground cinnamon?

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      July 23, 2024 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Douglas
      Yes you can use ground cinnamon instead.
      K

      Reply

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