Chia Strawberry Jam
Jams
Ingredients:
- 300 g (2 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (adjust to your sweetness preference)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Equipments:
- Small saucepan
- Fork or potato masher
- Jar with lid
Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Nut-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Meal Prep Friendly
Nutrition:
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Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine 300 g (2 cups) hulled and chopped strawberries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and optional ½ tsp vanilla extract. - Heat
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5–7 minutes until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly. - Add Chia Seeds
Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp chia seeds. Let cool for 10 minutes. - Set
Transfer to a clean jar. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thickened to a jam-like consistency. - Store
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes:
The jam thickens significantly as it cools. If it looks too thin while hot, don’t worry — it will set up in the fridge.
Mash the fruit to your preferred consistency. A chunky jam is great for toast; a smoother one works better in yogurt or oatmeal.
Tips:
Add the chia seeds off the heat — cooking chia seeds can alter their texture and reduce their thickening effect.
Storage:
Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The jam will continue to thicken over the first few hours.
Swaps:
Strawberries can be swapped for raspberries, blueberries, peaches, or any soft fruit. Maple syrup can be replaced with agave or omitted entirely for a lower-sugar version.
Chia Strawberry Jam
Ingredients:
- 300 g (2 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (adjust to your sweetness preference)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Features:
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine 300 g (2 cups) hulled and chopped strawberries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and optional ½ tsp vanilla extract. - Heat
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5–7 minutes until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly. - Add Chia Seeds
Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp chia seeds. Let cool for 10 minutes. - Set
Transfer to a clean jar. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thickened to a jam-like consistency. - Store
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
