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Chopped strawberries in a stock pot with a wooden spoon being prepped for easy and healthy strawberry chis seed jam
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Easy And Healthy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

A healthy freezer jam that is quick and easy to make during the height of strawberry picking season. Only 4 ingredients needed!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Servings: 4 8 oz. jars
Author: Maggie

Equipment

  • Stock pot
  • Potato masher and/or immersion blender
  • Measuring cups + spoons
  • 8 oz. canning jars with lids and rings
  • Ladle
  • Canning funnel (optional)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Chopped Strawberries
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1-4 tbsp Local, Raw Honey
  • ¼ cup Chia Seeds

Instructions

  • Wash all jars, lids, and rings with warm water and soap. Wash and hull the strawberries. Roughly chop the berries into ½ inch pieces.
  • Add berries to the stock pot, and start cooking over medium heat. Stir frequently until juices start forming in the pot. Once berries begin to bubble, stir more frequently to avoid burning. Once berries soften and cook to a desired consistency (5-15 mins), remove from burner.
  • Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash berries in the pot. Note: the immersion blender will make a much smoother jam.
  • Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and chia seeds to the stock pot. Stir well. Then, add your desired amount of honey, making sure to stir and test sweetness.
  • Let mixture cool to room temperature. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools. If you would like the jam to be thicker, simply add more chia seeds.
  • Once cooled, spoon into jars using the ladle and funnel, leaving ½ inch of headspace. Wipe rims, then add lids and secure tightly with rings. Label lids with name and date.

Notes

Will keep in refrigerator for 2 weeks or freezer for 6 months.