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Homemade Strawberry Chia Jam in Minutes! Chia jam: make this easy, healthy strawberry jam recipe in under 30 minutes. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, perf

Homemade Strawberry Chia Jam in Minutes!

Chia jam: make this easy, healthy strawberry jam recipe in under 30 minutes. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Place a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking.
  2. Add the frozen strawberries to the pan and cover it with a lid to steam.
  3. Cook until the berries are heated through, bubbling and starting to break down a bit, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and mash the berries with a fork or potato masher until almost smooth (it’s OK to have some small chunks remaining).
  5. Stir in the chia seeds, lemon juice, and maple syrup until incorporated.
  6. Transfer the berry mixture to a jar or other container with a tight fitting lid and allow to cool on the counter for at least 1 hour, uncovered. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools.
  7. When jam reaches room temperature, stir it again, then cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week for best freshness.

Notes

- For a smoother jam, use an immersion blender or food processor after mashing the berries.
- Adjust sweetness: taste and add more maple syrup if desired after the jam has cooled slightly.
- Storage: The jam will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It does not typically freeze well due to texture changes.
- Doneness signal: The jam will continue to thicken as it cools; don't expect it to be super thick straight off the heat. If it's too thin after cooling, stir in another 1/2 tablespoon of chia seeds and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.