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Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe
Easy homemade strawberry jam made with fresh strawberries, honey, chia seeds, and lemon juice.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
43 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries fresh prepared or frozen, hulled
- 3 tbsp honey agave or granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon Optional, zest
Instructions
- Cut the strawberries in half. Remove hull and Green leaf.
- In a pot or saucepan over medium heat, add the strawberries, lemon juice, and honey. Stir the mixture occasionally. Let it simmer for 7-8 minutes.
- When the strawberries start to soften, use a fork or potato masher to mash them up.
- Taste the jam to ensure it is sweet enough. Add more honey or sugar if needed and simmer for 1-2 minutes..
- Add the chia seeds to the mashed strawberry mixture. Stir to combine.
- Remove the pan from heat and let it cool for about 20-30 minutes. Chia seeds will also help the jam thicken. The longer you wait the better.
- Transfer the jam into a container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months
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Notes
- 2 tablespoons per serving
- Use fresh Strawberries if possible. If using frozen, allow the strawberries to thaw first.
- To make strawberry preserves, use a potato masher or a fork to mash the strawberries. This will create some chunks and smaller pieces.
- For a Jam consistency, mash the strawberries thoroughly to a smoother texture either by hand or using a hand blender.
- If you do not want to use chia seeds to thicken up the jam, you may skip it and use 1 tablespoon of corn starch instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
43kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
68mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.