Description

This homemade Strawberry Chia Jam is a healthy and easy-to-make alternative to traditional jam. Using fresh or frozen strawberries, chia seeds, lemon juice, and natural sweeteners, this jam is cooked on the stovetop to a perfect spreadable consistency without added pectin or refined sugar. It’s quick to prepare, versatile, and ideal for spreading on toast, mixing into yogurt, or adding to desserts.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
½ tablespoon lemon juice
Agave nectar, stevia, maple syrup, or honey (to taste)

Instructions

Prepare the strawberries: Place the strawberries in a pan over medium heat and cook them until they begin to break down and the mixture starts to bubble. Use a spoon or potato masher to mash the berries into a chunky, jam-like consistency.
Add chia seeds and lemon juice: Stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice thoroughly. Taste the mixture and add your preferred sweetener—such as agave nectar, stevia, maple syrup, or honey—gradually until the desired sweetness is achieved.
Let the jam set: Remove the pan from heat and allow the jam to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. During this time, the chia seeds will absorb moisture and thicken the mixture to a proper jam consistency.
Store or serve: You can use the jam immediately or transfer it to a clean jar and refrigerate. The jam will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

For a smoother jam, mash the strawberries more thoroughly while cooking.
Adjust the amount of sweetener to suit your taste or dietary needs.
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
The jam thickens more as it cools, so don’t worry if it seems slightly runny while warm.
This recipe is naturally gluten free and can be vegan depending on the sweetener used.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry chia jam, healthy jam recipe, homemade jam, chia seed jam, quick jam, gluten free jam, no pectin jam