Chia seeds make a quick and easy jam for a healthier option. This recipe features strawberries.The chia seeds thicken to give almost a “jam” texture and the berry fruit being naturally sweet.
With only 3 ingredients this strawberry chia jam could not be any easier to make.
The beauty of using chia seeds when making a batch of strawberry chia jam is that the swollen chia seeds look like strawberry seeds, blending nicely with the fruit. The Chief Taster accuses me of “tricking him” when I make a batch of this as he munches on the chia seeds thinking that they are strawberry seeds. However much he tries to resist a healthier option he’s not going to win in my kitchen! Sorry, husband!
Although this is a simple chia jam you could add other flavours with the strawberries such as a dash of balsamic vinegar, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla or orange zest.
Chia Jam
The strawberry chia jam will keep for at least 2 weeks in the fridge, ready to slather on bread, cakes or with a pancake. Or with some whipped coconut cream and chopped nuts. Any time is jam time and if it is sugar free than more for everyone!
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Strawberry Chia Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons erythritol or sugar substitute
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Place the strawberries in a saucepan and add 2 tablespoons of water.
- Gently bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. You may mash the berries with a fork if you want a smoother jam.
- Stir in the erythritol and remove from the heat.
- Add the chia seeds, stir thoroughly and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Transfer the chia jam to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
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