Strawberry Chia Jam
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Strawberry Chia Jam
Description
This Strawberry Chia Jam recipe starts by simmering frozen strawberries with lime juice and water to soften the berries and release their juice. The berries are roughly mashed during cooking for a chunky consistency. After simmering, maple syrup, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and lime zest are stirred in. The chia seeds absorb liquid as the mixture cools, thickening the jam naturally without added pectin or gelatin.
The resulting jam has a balanced sweet and tangy flavor complemented by the mild vanilla and lime notes. The texture is gel-like yet retains pieces of fruit, making it suitable for spreading or stirring into dishes. The simmering concentrates flavors and softens berries without fully puréeing them.
This jam is ideal for refrigeration and will continue to thicken as it chills. It can be served on bread, toast, pancakes, or added to yogurt and desserts.
Notes mention frozen strawberries shorten cooking time compared to fresh, and storage is up to two weeks refrigerated since it is not shelf stable.
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberry frozen
- 2 tablespoons lime juice plus zest 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons water
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- In a small skillet, add the strawberries, lime juice and water. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. About halfway through the simmering time, begin breaking down the berries by smashing them with a fork into a chunky but uniform texture.
- Once the berries are broken down, stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and lime zest until combined, about 30 seconds.
- Turn off the heat. Let the skillet sit for about 5-7 minutes until the chia seeds thicken the jam.
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate; the texture will set even further when chilled.
Notes
- Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, as it is not shelf stable.
- Frozen strawberries are a good substitute for fresh; one pound of fresh berries can replace 2 cups of frozen, reducing the simmer time by about half.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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