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Glass jar filled with vibrant red strawberry chia jam on a wooden table with fresh berries nearby

Easy Strawberry Chia Jam

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons black or white chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Place strawberries in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, mashing frequently with a fork or potato masher, until the fruit has broken down into a chunky sauce.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chia seeds, sweetener, and lemon juice.
  4. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chia seeds expand and the jam thickens to the desired consistency.
  5. Incorporate the vanilla extract once the jam has cooled slightly.
  6. Transfer to a sterilized glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.