How to reduce the amount of sugar in any jam by 2-3 times: healthy alternatives

Iryna MelnichenkoLS Food
Red currant jam
Red currant jam. Source: pixabay.com

All summer berries and fruits are the basis for making delicious, flavorful jams, preserves, and jams. Jams are made in different ways and with different ingredients that can enhance the flavor and brighten any jam. But it's worth remembering that sugar is a necessary part of jam making, but it should not be overused.

How to make jam with a minimum amount of sugar

Nutritionist Tetiana Lakusta shared on Instagram how to reduce the amount of sugar in any jam and compotes by 2-3 times using simple products.

Tips from a nutritionist

1. Peptin and citric acid

Jam with peptide

Using these two ingredients will reduce the use of sugar in jams by half.

How to reduce the amount of sugar in jam

When using peptin, you can use 200-300 g of sugar per 1 kg of fruit instead of 1:1.

Strawberry jam

2. Agar-agar

Delicious jam with agar-agar

When using arg-arg, add 500 g of sugar to the jam per 1 kg of fruit instead of 1:1.

Strawberry jam

3. How to replace compotes

An alternative to compotes

Prepare berry puree. You just need to freeze it and, if necessary, prepare healthy drinks by simply adding the puree to the water.

Frozen berry puree

Pureed berries can be used to make delicious and simple drinks by adding herbs or citrus.

A delicious natural drink made from pureed basil

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