This Easy Strawberry Chia Jam is perfect in the morning with pancakes waffles or toast! It is absolutely delicious, healthy, perfectly sweet, and made with real fruit.
Gather all Ingredients
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Strawberries are packed with potent antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Health Benefits of Strawberry.
- Chia Seeds contain antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients play a role in supporting multiple body functions and systems. Health Benefits of Chia Seeds.
- Lemons are a nutritious fruit that can provide several health benefits. They are a rich source of vitamin C and consuming them may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Health Benefits of Lemon.
- Maple syrup or honey.
How to make this Recipe:
- Prepare strawberries
Wash, trim, and slice strawberries.
- Cook strawberries and lemon juice; add chia seeds and maple syrup or honey
Add strawberries and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until the berries start to break down and the mixture is bubbling. You can use the fork or potato masher to mash the berries. Stir in the chia seeds. Then taste, and add maple syrup or honey.
- Cool and enjoy
Remove from heat and let cool to allow the jam to thicken, about 5-10 minutes. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Common Questions
Use it in various ways such as:
– Spread on toast or bagels
– Stirred into yogurt or oatmeal
– As a topping for pancakes or waffles
– In baked goods like thumbprint cookies or as a cake filling
Yes, for safety and freshness, the jam should be cooled and then refrigerated.
Yes, you can make chia jam with various fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, peaches, or a mix of fruits. Adjust the sweetness and chia seeds accordingly.
Yes, you can omit the sweetener if the strawberries are sweet enough on their own. The jam will still thicken, but it may taste less sweet.
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Easy Strawberry Chia Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (washed, trimmed, and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Maple syrup or honey (to taste)
Instructions
- Add strawberries and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until the berries start to break down and the mixture is bubbling. You can use the fork or potato masher to mash the berries.
- Stir in the chia seeds. Then taste, and add maple syrup or honey.
- Remove from heat and let cool to allow the jam to thicken, about 5-10 minutes.
- Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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