Sugar-free pomegranate jam is an excellent option for those who want a genuine and natural preserve, rich in flavor and health benefits. Pomegranate, with its sweet and slightly tart flavor, is a fruit that lends itself very well to making jams and preserves, thanks to its natural sweetness and antioxidant properties.
Here’s how you can prepare it in a few simple steps, with easy-to-find ingredients and a little patience to obtain a tasty jam without added refined sugars .
Ingredients
- 6-8 ripe pomegranates (about 1 kg of seeds)
- 1 large apple (preferably organic)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon agar-agar (to thicken, optional)
Procedure
- Preparing the pomegranate
- First, peel the pomegranates and remove the seeds. To make this easier, you can cut the pomegranate in half and immerse it in a bowl of water. This will help the seeds separate more easily from the white membrane, which can be bitter.
- Extract the juice
- Once you’ve obtained the kernels, put them in a blender or potato masher to extract the juice. If you prefer a smoother jam, strain the juice through a sieve to remove the seeds. If you prefer a more rustic jam, you can leave the seeds in.
- Add the apple
- Peel and chop the apple into small pieces. The apple is essential because, in addition to providing natural sweetness to the jam, it helps thicken the mixture thanks to the pectin it contains.
- Cooking
- Place the pomegranate juice and apple pieces in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the lemon juice, which enhances the flavor and helps preserve the jam.
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- Place the pomegranate juice and apple pieces in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the lemon juice, which enhances the flavor and helps preserve the jam.
