Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

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Strawberry Chia Seed Jam with honey and no refined sugar added, a quick and easy small-batch jam that only requires 4 ingredients and no canning needed whatsoever. It's a delicious homemade jam that can be enjoyed on toast or as a sandwhich filling, or to top any pudding of your choice.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Jam

Cuisine: International

Servings: jar

Calories: 411kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

500 g fresh strawberries ( 3 cups)
2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

Wash and remove the leafy stem from each strawberry.
Cut the strawberries in half or quarter, depending on their size, and add them to a pan set over a medium heat.
Add the lemon juice, and leave the strawberries to simmer until their release their juices and start to break down and turn mushy, but they still have liquid left.
Use a potato masher to mash them down to the desired texture.
Remove the pan from the heat, add the chia seeds and honey, and mix well.
Allow the jam to cool down completely, the seeds will bloom and set the jam further.

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Notes

Unlike a traditional jam, this strawberry jam with chia seeds does not need to be cooked for as long, there needs to be some liquid left in the pan so the seeds can absord it and bloom.
There is no need for added pectin, the seeds will help the jam set nicely. Just cook the strawberries for long enough to break down and turn mushy, once they start to bubble away and haf of the liquid released is absorbed, it's done.
No need to add water to the strawberries, they release their juices quickly. It is important to add lemon juice, not only for extra flavour, but because its acidity balances out the sweetness of the fruit.

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