Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

5 from 4 votes

Making your own healthy strawberry chia seed jam is easy and delicious! My simple recipe uses only 5 ingredients for a refreshing, nutrient-packed fruit spread. It makes the perfect addition to toast, waffles, pancakes, parfaits, cheese boards, and more! Naturally sweet and versatile, this kid-friendly jam is going to be a staple in your household.

Prep Time3

Cook Time5

Total Time8

Course: 30 Minutes or Less, Condiment, Topping

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 38kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

Equipment

Medium Sized Pot

Ingredients

2 cups frozen strawberries you can also use fresh (see note); and you can use 2 cups of any other frozen fruit too (berries or stone fruit)
¼ cup water
1 pinch sea salt
1 tablespoons fresh orange juice can also use lemon
1-2 tablespoons sweetener of choice I used maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
2-3 tablespoons chia seeds depending on how thick you want it

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Instructions

Add the fruit, water and salt to a pot and cook over medium heat until it is softens. About 5 minutes. Once soft, mash it to get the consistency you want. I like it smooth with a few small chunks.
2 cups frozen strawberries, ¼ cup water, 1 pinch sea salt
Add the orange juice, sweetener and chia seeds if using and mix well. Remove from heat and allow to cool. It thickens more as it cools and will be even thicker the next day.
1 tablespoons fresh orange juice, 1-2 tablespoons sweetener of choice, 2-3 tablespoons chia seeds
Store in the fridge in an airtight container and serve!

Notes

If you use fresh fruit, you may need to add more water since frozen fruit can be more liquidy. Watch it as it cooks and if it starts to reduce too much or burn, add 2-4 tablespoons of water. Keep adding as the fruit cooks, you want it soft and cooked through.
Using fruit like berries or stone fruit works best since it gives that soft jam like consistency using this method. Other fruit like citrus work better with more traditional methods.
If your fruit isn’t sweet enough you may want to add some sweetener.
The salt brings out the flavor of the fruit, you can omit if you prefer.
Nutrition facts will change depending on what fruit and sweetener you use.
This makes about 1 cup, serving size is 2 tablespoons.

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