I made some "simple" raspberry jam yesterday using 12 oz package frozen berries, /14 c simple syrup, 8 pkts splenda and 1/2 box of fruit pectin made for low sugar recipes.
The first ingredient on the box is dextrose; yet the package says 0 carbs, 0 calories, etc. Does anyone know the real carb content?
Thanks,
Karen
BTW - I just put it in the refig and it came out good - made 2 cups - have now frozen half of it.

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I am interested in this also... I'd love to make some low carb Jam or jellies..

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I don't even bother with the pectin. I do mine in the microwave. I use 2 1-lb. pkgs. of frozen mixed berries (from Trader Joe's) and the equivalent of 4 cups of sugar (I use liquid Splenda concentrate these days)(don't use aspartame, it loses sweetness in cooking). I put all that into a 6 quart microwave-safe casserole and cook it on High, stirring every few minutes, until it begins to thicken up nicely. It thickens further on cooling.

I just keep it in the refrigerator, we eat it fast enough not to worry about processing it.

Char

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Char - sounds yummy - where do you get the liquid splenda concentrate? Is that diffeent that DV simple syrup? I looked on the web for it before and couldn't find it. Also, how does is measure proportionaly with sugar?
Thanks,
Karen

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Karen, I know of two places to get it (two different products, one more concentrated than the other):

www.locarber.com and www.sweetzfree.com

Each comes with equivalencies to tell you how much of the produce = how much sugar.

HTH.

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What Maggie says! LOL!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that stuff. I get mine from locarber.com (because that's the only place that was left to get it at that time) but will probably try the sweetzfree when I'm getting low!

Char

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Maggie - Char - how do you like the splenda concentrate? Does it cook/bake well? Is it easy to use? I did find one site - the first Maggie mentioned. Very expensive - is it lasting long for you?
Karen

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1.5 tsp. = 1 cup sugar - so yes, it does last quite a while.

The sweetzfree is even MORE concentrated, I believe it's 1/4 tsp. = 1 cup sugar.

I may get that one for baking purposes. I'll keep the locarber one though for use in tea and such where a DROP isn't such a critical unit of measure!

Char

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Char you posted as I was typing my post - I will have to get some - but which is more concentrated?

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Gotcha again!

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Karen, it does go a LONG way. When this stuff (truly no carbs) became available, MacNeil Laboratories (makers of Splenda) were trying to shut people down who made a liquid version, even though they kept resisting the idea of doing it themselves. Anyway, I bought a big bunch of it, in fear that I wouldn't be able to get it again. I've given some away and still have a good supply. LOL!

As for how it works, it sweetens perfectly and adds no carbs. HOWEVER, in certain recipes, sugar adds a certain amount of structure to the finished product and you can't count on any kind of splenda (regular or liquid) to do that. In certain circumstances, it helps to add a bit of erythritol, which acts much like sugar. In others, it would be redundant. It's a trial and error process for us "pioneers"

Char is the queen of microwaving and I've NEVER had a hitch doing things in the microwave as she does. I'll try this jam recipe.

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Aw shucks, Maggie! [blushes]

And just for the record - in my 700 watt microwave, it takes a good 20 minutes or so of cooking/stirring to get it to a proper consistency. Keeping in mind that it will thicken further upon cooling/refrigeration, and taking into account that your "favorite" MW (I have 3, this one is my favorite because I've used it for so many years I just KNOW how it will act!) may have higher wattage - consider the first batch an experiment! If it comes out perfect, great - if not, it can be used for cheesecake or LC ice cream topping! LOL!

Char

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