Keto Strawberry Jam (3 Ingredients)

Sticky, sweet, and loaded with juicy strawberries, this keto strawberry jam is made for cakes, muffins, toast and cozy spoonfuls. With no added sugar, no chia seeds and no pectin, it’s your new favorite low carb jam for baking and spreading. This simple recipe brings out the natural sweetness of fresh berries with just lemon and a keto sweetener.

I’ve made this keto strawberry jam recipe at least 10 times. This delicious jam is smooth, citrusy, and spreads like store-bought jam but without the sugar crash.

Unlike my strawberry chia jam, this version is silky smooth, perfect for filling muffins or sandwiching between pancakes.

Each 2-tablespoon serving of the easy keto strawberry jam has about 12.6 calories, 2g net carbs, and 0.3g protein.

Why This Recipe is For You

• Uses only 3 simple ingredients
• No artificial preservatives or thickeners
• Smooth texture for low carb toast, cakes and muffins
• Perfect replacement for regular jam
• Stores well in glass jars or the freezer
• It’s vegan friendly

Ingredients

• Fresh Strawberries – fresh and sliced, packed with natural sweetness
• Sugar substitute like Swerve or monk fruit, to taste
• Lemon zest and fresh lemon juice – brightens the flavor and helps the jam set

Instructions

1. Add strawberries, sweetener, lemon zest, and juice to a small saucepan.
2. Heat on medium heat, stirring often.
3. Use a potato masher to mash the berries as they soften.
4. Simmer the mixture gently for 10 to 12 minutes until reduced and glossy.
5. Remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature. This recipe yields about ½ cup of jam (4 servings). 
6. Transfer to a mason jar or an airtight container. Chill to thicken.

Expert Tips

• If your strawberries are super sweet, you can skip the sweetener. Just simmer with lemon juice and zest. Or skip the lemon if you’re only after pure strawberry flavor. It still works, just a bit milder.
• I buy strawberries in season when they’re the sweetest, then freeze a bunch or turn them into homemade jam. That’s how I keep that bright berry flavor going all year.
• Always taste before chilling. Add more keto sweetener if needed.
• The jam looks thin when hot but it sets beautifully in the fridge.
• For a smoother texture, use a food processor after cooling.
• Lemon helps maintain bright color and balance sweetness.
• If using frozen berries, drain excess liquid before cooking.

Ingredient Swaps

• Try making it with only strawberries if they’re very ripe. It’s naturally sweet and still thickens with cooking.
• Try allulose for a softer texture with no sugar crystals.
• Use frozen strawberries when out of season.
• Add a pinch of xanthan gum for an ultra-thick spread.

Storage Tips

• Keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
• Freeze in small jars or ice cube trays for 2 to 3 months.
• Thaw in the fridge and stir before serving.

What to Serve Keto Strawberry Jam With

This 3-ingredient strawberry jam is made for more than toast. It’s smooth, sweet, and ready to top all your favorite low carb treats.

Spread it on Keto Pancakes, waffles, crackers, keto bread or spoon it into Keto Strawberry Mug Cake for a fruity boost.

If you’re in a snacky mood, pair it with 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread or melt a little into Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse… so good.

This jam also stars in my Mini Cottage Cheese Pancake Sandwiches (recipe coming soon) with peanut butter. Sweet, salty, and satisfying.

Still hungry? Browse more sweet ideas in my Keto Spreads, Jams & Frostings Collection.

Conclusion

This easy keto strawberry jam is one of those recipes that quietly becomes a staple. It’s quick, clean, and gives you that jammy sweetness without the sugar or stress. You’ll reach for it when you want something comforting on almond flour toast, in muffin batter, or just by the spoon.

I always buy strawberries in season and freeze extras or make a few small jars of this jam. It’s how I keep that fresh flavor around, even in the colder months.

Make a few jars while strawberries are in season, freeze them, and you’ve got summer in a spoon all year round.

I’ve been following keto diet since 2019 and lost 50 lbs, and recipes like this sugar-free strawberry jam are why I’ve stuck with it without giving up flavor. They’re easy wins. No weird thickeners, no fake flavor, just a simple way to make your keto meals feel a little more like home.

More Keto Jams & Spreads to Try

Want more sweet keto toppers? Try these next:

• Keto Strawberry Chia Seed Jam – thickened naturally, no lemon needed
• Keto Raspberry Chia Seeds Jam – bold and tart with just 3 ingredients
• Keto Blueberry Jam – deep berry flavor, perfect for summer
• Keto Lemon Curd – smooth, tangy, and made without eggs
• Keto Sugar-Free Nutella Hazelnut Spread – creamy and chocolatey without the guilt

Explore more in the Keto Spreads, Jams & Frostings collection.

FAQ

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?

A: Yes. Thaw and drain before cooking for best results.

Q: Does it need chia seeds or gelatin to thicken?

A: No. The lemon juice and cooking reduce it to the right consistency.

Q: Can I make this sweeter or more tart?

A: Absolutely. Taste while cooking and adjust with more lemon or sweetener.