By Ashley Sauvé Updated March 17, 2023
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This quick and easy 3 ingredient chia strawberry jam recipe is packed with fruity goodness…all without sugar or pectin! It’s healthy, easy and so delicious spread on toast in the morning with a cup of tea or coffee.
I distinctly remember a time as a very young girl, when I ate an half a jar of my grandmother’s homemade jam all to myself. With a spoon. Berry jam recipes have always been a favorite treat of mine and in some ways my ultimate comfort food.
Of course, I don’t find all the simple carbohydrates in jam recipes very comforting. In fact, eating jam on toast can contain as much sugar as a slice of pie! Plus, without any healthy fats or protein it’sbasically a blood sugar disaster waiting to happen.
Thankfully I found a way to enjoy fresh jam without getting line for the blood sugar roller coaster. It’s stacked with healthy fats. It has zero added sugar (not even natural sweeteners). Enter: my chia seed jam recipe.
Why I love this recipe:
- This chia strawberry jam recipe uses chia seeds to thicken the fruit puree to create a texture so similar to jelly without pectin and without sugar.
- It doesn’t have any added sugar and the chia seeds add in healthy fats to mitigate blood sugar spikes from the fruit!
- This recipe is super quick and easy to make. Regular jams can take a while and be complicated with all the different steps. The chia seeds make thickening this jam super fast and simple!
- This jam can be used in so many fun ways! Enjoy it on gluten-free toast, on top of paleo oatmealor drizzle on dairy-free ice cream for a treat!
Chia Strawberry Jam Recipe Tips:
- When you cook down and mash the berries it’s up to you how thick or pureed you want your jam. If you want more thick chunks of berry just use a fork to mash it roughly. If you prefer a smooth puree, you a stick blender to puree it.
- The chia seeds are a crucial part of this recipe and cannot be substituted.
- You can substitute any other berries in place of strawberries for this recipe. I like to use frozen fruit like blueberries, strawberries and raspberries for this recipe, because freezing causes the cell walls to rupture leading to a much softer fruit. However, you can use fresh fruit, just cook it down well.
- This jam will last about a week in the refrigerator. The lemon juice helps to preserve it longer, but since it’s all natural and doesn’t have added preservatives it won’t last as long as store bought jams.
How to Make this Chia Strawberry Jam Recipe:
First gather your 3 ingredients including berries, chia seeds and lemon.
Add the berries to a saucepan and cover.
Cook on medium heat stirring occasionally for about 14 minutes.
Use a fork to mash into a thick puree then remove from heat.
Add the chia seeds to the fruit puree and stir.
Then add in the lemon juice and stir.
Let it sit for about 15 minutes for it to thicken and gel.
Let cool and store in the refrigerator.
Chia Seed Strawberry Jam Recipe
Ashley Sauvé
This quick and easy 3 ingredient chia strawberry jam recipe is packed with fruity goodness…all without sugar or pectin! It’s healthy, easy and so delicious
4.15 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Condiment, Snacks
Cuisine American, French
Servings 10 servings
Calories 30 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen berries
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- juice of half lemon
Instructions
Add frozen berries to a small saucepan. Place on medium heat and cover, stirring occasionally for about 14 minutes.
As the berries cook, they will break down. Use a fork to mash into smaller pieces, eventually it will become a thick puree. Remove from heat.
Stir in the chia seeds, mixing well to evenly distribute the seeds. Add lemon juice and stir well.
Let stand for at least 15 minutes to gel. Cool and store in the fridge for a few days or freeze. Enjoy on gluten-free toast or on top of paleo oatmeal.
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Notes
- When you cook down and mash the berries it’s up to you how thick or pureed you want your jam. If you want more thick chunks of berry just use a fork to mash it roughly. If you prefer a smooth puree, you a stick blender to puree it.
- The chia seeds are a crucial part of this recipe and cannot be substituted.
- You can substitute any other berries in place of strawberries for this recipe. I like to use frozen fruit like blueberries, strawberries and raspberries for this recipe, because freezing causes the cell walls to rupture leading to a much softer fruit. However, you can use fresh fruit, just cook it down well.
- This jam will last about a week in the refrigerator. The lemon juice helps to preserve it longer, but since it’s all natural and doesn’t have added preservatives it won’t last as long as store bought jams.
Nutrition
Calories: 30 kcalCarbohydrates: 4 gFat: 1 gPotassium: 61 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 1 gVitamin C: 17.5 mgCalcium: 31 mgIron: 0.5 mg
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This recipe was originally published in February of 2017 but has be republished in March of 2019 to include updated photos. Recipe by Ashley Sauve, photography by Hannah Healy.
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