The strawberries have been rolling in and are so sweet and juicy! With the extra berries I had around I decided to whip up some strawberry chia seed jam. Chia seeds naturally create a gelatinous texture when liquid is added. Because of this, they are great to use when making homemade jam. In addition to the healthy fats and omega-3s the chia seeds provide, you can easily control and eliminate the amount of sugar and other additives that store bought jams contain. Feel free to explore with the seasonal fruit that you have on hand.
Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
(makes about 1.5 cups)
Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
(makes about 1.5 cups)
- 1 pint of fresh strawberries, washed, stems removed, and quartered
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 Tablespoon water
- optional maple syrup
- Add berries to a medium size sauce pan and heat over medium heat.
- As the berries heat they will release liquid and begin to break down. Stir and even mash berries to help them become smooth. Let them cook for about 10-15 minutes. If berries are still a bit chunkier than you would like, try taking a couple passes with an immersion blender to give you the consistency you are looking for.
- Add chia seeds and water and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, taste jam and see if it is sweet enough on its own. If needed, add maple syrup one tablespoon at a time until you achieve desired flavor.
- Pour jam into jar or other airtight container and allow to cool fully before storing in the fridge.
- Jam should keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks. Enjoy as you would with regular jam topping on oats, sandwiches, toast, cookies and more!
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