This Strawberry Chia Jam is super easy to make, only requires 3 ingredients, and takes less than 15 minutes to make. It's naturally sweetened and way healthier than store bought jams.
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Why you will love this recipe
- Naturally Sweetened and Delicious Spread: This Strawberry Chia Jam recipe made with fresh strawberries and pure maple syrup gives you that sweet jam taste while being naturally sweetened. In just minutes, the chia seeds naturally thicken this delicious jam spread. It's the best strawberry jam with chia seeds, it'll make you want to grab a spoonful right from the jar; it's that good.
- Simple Ingredients: Strawberry chia jam has three simple ingredients that you combine to make the best jam ever. Then you can easily spread this strawberry chia seed jam on toast, waffles, pancakes, bagels, or add it to yogurt parfaits; even swirl it into cake or muffins, super tasty.
- Quick and Easy Recipe: Easy strawberry jam can be made in just 15 minutes. Definitely follow the recipe below, but here is the basic answer: Wash and chop fresh strawberries, blend the strawberries until smooth, and add the mixture to the pot with the maple syrup and chia seeds. Heat the mixture, stirring continually so it doesn't burn and until it thickens. Let cool, and then place in jars. You'll have a basic strawberry jam that is delicious.
If you love using chia seeds check out these other chia pudding recipes below:
- Parfait without Granola (using this Strawberry Chia Jam recipe)
- Blueberry Chia Pudding
- Vanilla Chia Pudding
- Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Raspberry Parfait
- Raspberry Chia Jam
- Blueberry Parfait
- Blueberry Chia Jam
Ingredients
Be sure to take a look at the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities to make this Strawberry Chia Jam.
- Fresh Strawberries: Fresh strawberries are best for this recipe as the flavor is the best and the ability to blend them smooth is best.
- Pure Maple Syrup: I like to use maple syrup because it keeps this recipes refined sugar free and much healthier.
- Chia Seeds: That's what gives this strawberry chia jam the nice consistency as well as added nutrition like fiber, healthy fats and minerals.
Variations
- Lemon Juice: Optional ingredient in this Strawberry chia seed jam recipe is lemon juice. It adds a touch of tanginess to the taste and also preserves the jam a little longer in the fridge.
- Smooth or Chunky Jam: Consistency, you do control the texture from smooth to chunky. For a smooth texture make sure you blend the strawberries in a blender. For a chunky consistency you can let it get warm in the pan and then mash with a fork. Either way, this chia berry jam is incredibly delicious.
How to make Strawberry Chia Jam
Step 1: Wash and chop the fresh strawberries, place in a blender or small food processor and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a pot and add the pure maple syrup and chia seeds. (add the lemon juice here also if you are using it, see notes)
Step 2: Stir on medium heat until it starts to simmer and then reduce heat to low continue to stir 3 minutes until it starts to form a jell consistency and appears to thicken. Make sure you are stirring the whole time or it could burn.
Expert Tips
- Fresh Organic Strawberries: Use fresh strawberries in this Strawberry Chia Jam recipe. Do not use frozen strawberries; they won't give this chia berry jam its perfect natural, tasty sweetness.
- Stovetop: This strawberry jam with chia seeds needs stirring continually to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and to prevent burning.
- A Grab and Go Meal Prep Idea: A quick snack or breakfast. Layer chia strawberry jam and yogurt in a few mason jars, cover with the lid, and put them in the fridge. Before eating, add your toppings: fresh fruits, and homemade granola.
Recipe FAQs
Yes you can definitely add chia seeds to homemade strawberry jam. This Strawberry Chia Jam recipe has chia seeds as one of the ingredients. The recipe you choose should have the amount to use with that recipe.
It depends on the ingredients; my strawberry chia jam recipe stored in an airtight sealed container in the fridge will last 4-5 days; but if you've added the lemon juice it will last 1 week in the fridge. That is because the lemon juice helps preserve the jam a little longer in the fridge.
Generally 2 tablespoons of chia seeds is safe for adults, as long as it's ok for them to eat this food item.
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Strawberry Chia Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh chopped strawberries
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 ½ tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional see notes)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the fresh strawberries, place in a blender or small food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a pot and add the pure maple syrup and chia seeds. (add the lemon juice here also if you are using it, see notes) Stir on medium heat until it starts to simmer and then reduce heat to low continue to stir 3 minutes until it starts to form a jell consistency and appears to thicken. Make sure you are stirring the whole time or it could burn.
- Let cool and place in a jar. Makes 8 ounces, store in the fridge up to 4-5 days.
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