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Easy 3-Ingredient Strawberry Chia Jam

This Easy 3-Ingredient Strawberry Chia Jam recipe is the perfect healthy homemade jam made with chia seeds and fresh fruit.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Condiment, Jam
Keyword Chia Seed Strawberry Jam,, Easy Homemade Chia seed Jam, Healthy Jam Recipe, Healthy Strawberry Jam
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 38kcal
Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
  • 3 tbsp honey add 1 more tablespoon if you like your jam very sweet, or other vegan honey substitute
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the strawberries. Add the honey and place on the stove over medium heat.
  • As the strawberries begin to soften over the heat, stir them around in their juices and the honey.
  • Once the berries have softened to the point that they're starting to fall apart, use a potato masher or fork to break them up even more.
  • Let the mixture come to a slow boil, stirring almost continually. Once you see some big bubbles break the surface, add the chia seeds.
  • The chia seeds will help the jam achieve a gelatinous texture while also adding fibre, protein and healthy Omega-3 fats.
  • Continue stirring the mixture over low heat for about 15 minutes, and then remove the pan from the stove.
  • If you enjoy jam with small chunks of fruit in it, then you're done! Simply pour the mixture into a mason jar and cover it tightly with a lid.
  • If you'd prefer jam with a smoother texture, feel free to add the mixture to your blender and pulse it a few times before pouring it into a mason jar. Or, use an immersion blender and pulse only a few times.
  • While the jam is still hot it may seem more fluid that you would expect. The chia seeds need a bit of time to do their work, so let the jam cool to room temperature in the jar and then put your jar of jam in the fridge for a few hours and it will achieve the perfect texture.
  • Enjoy on toast, gluten-free crackers or scones, over yogurt or even ice cream.

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Notes

Storage Instructions

This jam keeps for up to 2 weeks in the fridge, but beware: since it doesn't contain any preservatives, has a low sugar content, and hasn't undergone the proper canning process it must be kept refrigerated or frozen.
We do not recommend canning this jam as it does not have a high enough sugar content to be shelf stable. 

Freezer Instructions

This jam can be frozen for up to 6 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg