Description
A quick and easy homemade strawberry chia jam made with fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and a hint of lemon for extra flavor. Sweetened to your liking with maple syrup or honey, this jam is a healthy, no-cook alternative.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Chia Jam:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, stemmed and roughly chopped (or frozen strawberries, thawed)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tbsp lemon zest
- Maple syrup or honey, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Strawberries: Place the strawberries in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until the berries begin to break down and the mixture starts to bubble. Mash the berries with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to your desired consistency.
- Add Chia Seeds and Flavor: Stir in chia seeds, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add sweetener (maple syrup or honey), if desired.
- Cool and Thicken: Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool and thicken for 15-20 minutes.
- Store the Jam: Let the jam cool completely before transferring to a sealed container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Consistency: Adjust the amount of chia seeds if you prefer a thicker or thinner jam.
- Sweetness: Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup or honey, depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Jam
- Method: Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
