Strawberry & Chia Jam

Makes: About 1 cup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Setting Time: 1 hour (or overnight)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped

• 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup (adjust to taste)

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

• 1 teaspoon lemon/lime juice (optional, for a bit of tang)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Strawberries:

   • Place the chopped strawberries in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and become soft and juicy.

2. Mash the Strawberries:

   • Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the strawberries to your desired consistency. You can leave some chunks if you prefer a chunky jam.

3. Sweeten the Jam:

   • Stir in the maple syrup or agave syrup (or sweetener of choice), adjusting the sweetness to your taste. Add the lemon juice if you want a bit of tanginess.

4. Add the Chia Seeds:

   • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chia seeds. Mix well until the chia seeds are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

5. Let the Jam Thicken:

   • Allow the jam to sit for about 5 minutes, then give it another good stir. The chia seeds will start to absorb the liquid and thicken the jam.

6. Cool and Set:

   • Transfer the jam to a clean jar or container. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to allow it to fully set.

7. Serve:

   • Enjoy your homemade strawberry and chia seed jam on toast, with scones, in yogurt, or however you like!

Storage:

• Store the jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

This recipe works well with other berries so get creative!

CLICK HERE to enjoy with our plain scones recipe.