The Best Raspberry Freezer Jam – Easy, No Pectin & Low Sugar

This delicious Raspberry Freezer Jam comes together in just 10 minutes and stays fresh in the freezer for years. It’s so tasty, no one will believe it was that easy to make!

Raspberry Freezer Jam Recipe

• Fast – Only takes about 10 minutes to whip u. – This raspberry freezer jam recipe can be whipped up in minutes… It only takes 5-10 minutes max from start to finish.
• Easy – No skills required – No special tools or methods are required.
• Lower Sugar than almost every other raspberry jam recipe! You can use sweetener or none at all. This is a LOW sugar recipe, and will not make your blood sugar levels skyrocket.
• Tastes FAR Better & Fresher Than Cooked Jams! – This raspberry freezer jam is RAW, capturing the fresh raspberry flavor for a treat you can enjoy anytime!

But, the most important reason why this raspberry freezer jam is the BEST is that it TASTES so good! Raspberries are raw and do not taste cooked or processed. It’s like a fresh bite of summer goodness all year long!

Key Raspberry Jam Ingredients

• Fresh Raspberries (Frozen raspberries work great too!)
• Pure Maple Syrup (You can also use sugar or your favorite sugar substitute.)
• Lemon juice concentrate for the perfect complement in flavor and color preservation!
• Ultra Gel Thickener or EZ Gel to perfectly thicken your jam without heating it!

How To Make Low Sugar Raspberry Freezer Jam

This is a small batch raspberry jam recipe, and you can repeat small batches using your blender to process as much fresh raspberry jam as you like!

• Sterilize your freezer jars, or containers, using hot soapy water, and a hot water rinse. Then set on a clean towel to dry.
• Wash fresh raspberries.
• Add 4 cups of raspberries to a food processor or blender. Add 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup, and Blend till you get it as smooth as you like.

2. Pour your mixture into a mixing bowl and add the Ultra Gel. Whisk together till well incorporated and there are no lumps.

3. If you like jam ultra-smooth, add the Ultra Gel or EZ Gel to the blender or food processor and continue till well incorporated.

4. Let your freezer jam rest at this point for 3-5 minutes to set up.

5. Now you can spoon your raspberry freezer jam into your freezer safe jelly jars or containers. Make sure to leave at least a 1/2 inch head space if using jars.

6. Freezer jam will expand a bit when it freezes and your jar will break if you fill it all the way.

7. Freeze for up to two years. (After two years it is still good to eat, but has some discoloration and loses some freshness.)

Thaw and enjoy from the refrigerator for up to two weeks… It won’t last that long!

LEMON JUICE

Lemon juice may seem like an odd ingredient for raspberry jam…. However, lemon juice acts as an all-natural preservative. The citric acid in lemon juice keeps the color of raspberries nice and bright! Without lemon juice, instead of bright pink or red raspberry jam, you can end up with a darker color that’s not fresh or appetizing.

On top of preserving color, lemon juice adds a nice tart flavor that really compliments the fresh raspberry flavor without adding preservatives!

Can I Use Lime Juice in Raspberry Jam?

Yes… Lime pairs perfectly with raspberries in jam! Traditionally lemon are used in jam making. However, Raspberry lime is a wonderful flavor combination that will tantalize your taste buds! If you haven’t tried it yet, you may be on the verge of a new favorite!

Tools

• Blender or Food Processor
• Measuring cups
• A whisk
• A big spoon
• Freezer safe jars or storage containers.
• Freezer space!

Tips For Making No Cook Raspberry Lime Freezer Jam

• You can adjust the texture from chunky to smooth by blending it more or less… If you want it really smooth then blend the Ultra Gel into the puree. instead of whisking it in.
• You do not have to use sugar or sweetener at all if you do not want to. Likewise, you can without the maple syrup for honey, erythritol, or other natural sweetener.
• You can use any citric acid source you like, in this recipe I use lemon juice. But, you can also use lime juice or citric acid powder if you only want the raspberry flavor.
• Make your freezer jam thicker by adding a tablespoon more of the Ultra Gel till it is as thick as you want it. And vice versa, you can make your jam thinner by reducing the recipe a tablespoon at a time.
• Store in airtight freezer container till you are ready to use.
• You can thaw on counter or use the microwave if you’re in a hurry.
• Use thawed raspberry freezer jam within two weeks of opening and store in the refrigerator.

Creating freezer jam recipes is one of my favorite ways to preserve the seasons’ harvest for the winter!

I love that freezer jam is just about all fruit, with very low or no sugar at all.

I also love that it’s raw, so it tastes FRESH! Nothing’s better than to have a big bite of fresh raspberry freezer jam… You’ll want to eat it with a spoon!

FRESH Raspberries

For this recipe I always use fresh fruit, because we get a nice harvest of raspberries from the garden almost every year. Fresh raspberries are easy to work with and bring a vibrant flavor to the jam. However, that does not mean that you can’t use frozen raspberries!

Can You Make Freezer Jam With Frozen Berries?

Yes, You absolutely can make freezer jam with frozen berries! Just let your berries thaw enough to blend, and make sure to keep all the juices that release with frozen berries thaw.

If you try to make freezer jam with frozen berries, without thawing, your blender can get burnt out. Unless you have an awesome blender!

Make sure to incorporate all the juices from frozen berries in freezer jam… They are delicious!

This raspberry freezer jam recipe is made with maple syrup. It’s so easy to make and pairs perfectly sweet juicy berries, lime juice and thickener with only 1/4 a cup of maple syrup. Literally, the easiest and tastiest treat. 

This raspberry freezer jam recipe is sweetened lightly with maple syrup. It’s so easy to make and pairs perfectly sweet juicy berries, lime juice and thickener with only 1/4 a cup of maple syrup. Literally, the easiest, and most delicous treat. 

If you haven’t had raspberry freezer jam… You are MISSING OUT!

My entire family LOVES raspberry freezer jam on fresh bread, toast, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, in cream of wheat, on ice cream or with my cottage cheese.

However, I wanted a low to no sugar recipe!

PECTIN OR NO PECTIN?

Most jam recipes out there are all about the pectin, right? And honestly, the thing that bugs me about it, even the stuff made for the freezer, is all the sugar you gotta use – like, four whole cups?! That’s way too sweet for my taste. I’m all about letting the fruit shine, you know? I want my freezer jam to be mostly raspberries with just a touch of sweetness, not a sugary fruit-flavored goo.

That’s why I’m totally digging this raspberry freezer jam recipe. It’s got way more of that fresh raspberry flavor and less sugar than your typical jam. Plus, the best part? You don’t even have to cook the berries! This recipe really lets that pure, fresh raspberry goodness take center stage.

Ultra Gel. This stuff is a game-changer! Unlike pectin, you don’t need a mountain of sugar or any cooking to get it to thicken up. It works its magic on any liquid, hot or cold. Basically, it’s a modified food starch, usually from potatoes or corn. They treat it with enzymes so it can thicken things up without needing heat or tons of sugar. Pretty cool, huh?

Thank You For Stopping By… What More Raspberries For Freezer Jam?

Thank You for stopping by Farmhouse Harvest – Fruitland! If you’re interested in more raspberries, may be interested in my post about Growing Raspberries

Let me know what YOU think!

If you use this recipe, I’d really appreciate a review on the recipe card or in the comments below… Thank YOU!