This strawberry chia jam is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional jams. Made with fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, it’s naturally sweetened and packed with nutrients. The chia seeds not only provide a pleasant texture but also help the jam set without the need for added pectin. Perfect for spreading on toast, topping yogurt, or using in desserts, this homemade jam is both versatile and easy to make. Enjoy the vibrant flavor of strawberries in every spoonful!
Healthy Low Sugar Strawberry Chia Jam
Healthy low sugar strawberry jam made with fresh strawberries, chia seeds and a spoonful of maple syrup or honey. No pectin needed, ready in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb strawberries
3 Tbs chia seeds
½ cup water
1 Tbs maple syrup or honey
Instructions
Start by cutting Strawberries into small pieces.
Add your cut strawberries into a pot and add in a ½ cup of water to the pot and give everything a little bit of a stir.
Turn up the heat! Bring the strawberries to a boil, this will help break them down giving you that nice jam consistency.
Once the entire pot is at a rolling boil reduce the heat to low and let simmer. This should take about 5-6 minutes on high heat.
With the heat still on low, take a potato masher and just smash down any little lumps. This should be easy as the strawberries are nice and soft after being cooked.
Add in the 3 Tbs of chia seeds.
Add in 1 Tbs of maple syrup
After you’ve stirred everything one last time, place in a 16 ounce jar.
Place in the fridge to cool for at least 30 minutes before consuming so the chia seeds have time to gel.
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