Strawberry Chia Jam

Strawberry chia seed jam in 2 glass jars with flowers in the background.

5 from 1 vote

The strawberry chia jam flavor is so fresh that it tastes just like a plump strawberry plucked from a tree. The homemade jam has no refined sugar, is vegan, and needs only 5 ingredients!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American, British

Servings: Servings

Calories: 28kcal

Author: Natasha Minocha

Ingredients

3 cups Strawberries, quartered
1 Vanilla bean, split lengthways Optional
1/4 cup Raw sugar You may need more depending on the sweetness of your fruit
1/4 cup Chia seeds
1-2 tsp Lemon juice
Maple syrup/ Honey Optional

Instructions

Combine the quartered strawberries, vanilla pod, and raw sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Cook these on low heat, covered. Stir occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices - about 10-12 minutes.
Now you can - use a hand blender ( or a fork) to blend the cooked strawberries a bit. It will give you jam with a chunky consistency. This is what I did.
Or you can also puree the strawberries completely if you relish jam with a smoother texture.
Or you can leave the mixture as is.
Now add in the chia seeds and give the mixture a good stir.
Cook for 2-3 minutes and take it off the heat.
Taste and adjust for sweetness, using honey or maple syrup. If you want to add more sugar, cook it for another 5 minutes on low heat.
Take it off the heat and add lemon juice to balance the flavors. Stir well and let the jam cool.
The jam will thicken as it cools. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for upto 10 days. Enjoy!

Notes

If your strawberries seem a little dry, and you’re worried about them burning, pour a splash of water to help them along.

You can blend the strawberries either using a fork or a hand blender. It gives the jam a chunky consistency that I love.

You can purée the cooked strawberries completely too if you prefer a silky, smooth jam.

Prefer sugar over honey or maple syrup? Go for it during step 6! Just keep in mind you’ll need to cook the jam about 5 minutes longer.

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