Strawberry Chia Jam

When life hands you so many strawberries that you can’t think of what to do with them all, try our amazing strawberry chia jam!

It’s the perfect blend of natural sweetness and tartness – which makes it utterly irresistible!

How to make strawberry chia jam

Featured Ingredients

• Strawberries: We all know how much we love strawberries, but have you ever thought how much strawberries love us? They love us so much that they give us tons of vitamins C and K, folate, potassium, manganese, and magnesium. And the love doesn’t stop there! They also give us a hefty amount of fiber, and antioxidants. Also, they’re naturally low in calories and promote good heart health. So, with all of that in mind, here’s the real question. Do we love strawberries more than strawberries love us?
• Chia Seeds: These itty, bitty, little seeds are a powerhouse on multiple levels. In recipes, they’re perfect for liquid absorption because the surface of their outer coating is very delicate and opens right up when their paired with liquids. That makes them a wonderful natural thickener for things like our Chocolate Overnight Oat & Raspberry Chia Pudding Parfaits or our crazy delicious Oat Coconut Walnut Bars or our bright and beautiful Mango Vanilla Chia Seed Parfaits!
• Orange Zest and Juice: You really want to go for the good stuff here. Don’t skip the zest, and grab the freshest orange you can find for the juice. Ignore the carton, and go for the actual gold. You’ll be happy you did.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Place strawberries, orange zest, orange juice and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 7-8 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and whisk in chia seeds.
3. Place jam in a pint-sized jar and seal with a lid. Refrigerate overnight.

Recipe Substitutions and Alternatives

• Berries: I made this jam because the strawberries in our garden were keeping us on our toes and we needed a delicious way to make a dent in our bountiful harvest. But, this recipe would work equally well with raspberries, blueberries, or even blackberries! Let the bounty pick the berry.
• Orange: I love, love, love, the combination of strawberries with oranges. But lemon zest and juice would be amazing too! Also, depending on the sweetness of the berry, you could even use a little pink grapefruit zest and juice for a bit of puckery goodness!
• Sugar: In the recipe I suggested granulated sugar, honey, or maple syrup. But, you could also use a little bit of agave, but remember it’s a very sweet sweetener, so use a little bit less than the 3-4 tablespoons. Also, remember when you’re using maple syrup, make sure to get the pure maple syrup. Pancake syrup is less expensive, but not very good – and definitely not as good for you.

Are chia seeds nutritious?

Chia seeds are loaded with fiber, protein, good fat, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus.

So, when you’re making your favorite breakfast, dessert, or snack, don’t feel shy about throwing in a bit of chia seeds for health and added body to your meals.

The best strawberry recipes:

• Strawberry Cucumber Salad
• Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting
• Spinach, Strawberry and Fennel Salad
• Strawberry Banana Cashew Smoothie
• Strawberry Chia Jam
• Mini Strawberry Shortcake Stacks

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