Strawberry Chia Jam
Author: Samantha Goren, RD
  • CourseBreakfast, Snacks
Servings
2small jars
Servings
2small jars
Ingredients
  • 4cups Fresh Strawberriesquartered
  • 2Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2Tbsp White Chia seeds
  • 3Tbsp honeyor enough until reach desired sweetness (can substitute with agave, maple syrup or sugar)
  • 1tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan over low to medium heat, add the quartered strawberries.

  2. Allow to cook on a low boil until softened.

  3. Use a potato masher to break them up.

  4. Add the lemon juice.

  5. Add your honey to sweeten the strawberries. Add enough until you reach desired sweetness.
  6. Add cinnamon and vanilla.

  7. Add the chia seeds and cook on low heat until thickened for about 10 minutes.
 It should be thick and gelatinous at this point.

  8. Allow to cool and transfer to a jar. Refrigerate overnight. This will help the jam gelatinize and the seeds to soften further.
Recipe Notes

The jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 1 year.