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Can using Monk Fruit with making plum jam ok for long term storage?
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Asked August 13, 2025, 11:12 AM EDT
Can using Monk Fruit with making plum jam ok for long term storage?
Josephine County Oregon
Expert Response
Monk sugar is heat stable so can be used in making low sugar jams however I would suggest you use a low/no sugar pectin to make your jam and sweeten to taste with Monk sugar. IT can be processed and will be shelf stable as long as it is sealed but needs to be refrigerated after opening to prevent molding. It doesn't last too long after opening so make in small jars.
Pomona Pectin is a good low/no sugar pectin. Ball and Mrs. Wages also make low/new sugar pectin products you can use.
Hope that helps. If you have other questions you might like to call the OSU Extension Food Preservation Safety Help line. Certified Master Food Preservers are available to personally answer your questions M-F from 9 am-4pm. The number is <personal data hidden>.
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Nellie Oehler
Pomona Pectin is a good low/no sugar pectin. Ball and Mrs. Wages also make low/new sugar pectin products you can use.
Hope that helps. If you have other questions you might like to call the OSU Extension Food Preservation Safety Help line. Certified Master Food Preservers are available to personally answer your questions M-F from 9 am-4pm. The number is <personal data hidden>.
Thanks for using Ask Extension
Nellie Oehler
Thank you.
Maria
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 05:00:42 PM PDT, Ask Extension wrote:
