10-Minute Strawberry Chia Jam
Make a fast, healthy strawberry chia jam in about ten minutes using minimal ingredients. This recipe requires very little cooking time.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the chopped strawberries in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their juices.
- Mash the berries slightly with a fork or potato masher to reach your desired consistency.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the chia seeds, maple syrup (if using), and lemon juice.
- Mix well until the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the jam.
- Transfer the jam to an airtight container. It will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- For a smoother jam, pulse the cooked strawberries briefly in a food processor before adding the chia seeds.
- If you use frozen strawberries, you may need an extra minute or two of cooking time to break them down.
- This jam sets best after cooling completely, but it is ready to use immediately if you prefer a looser sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 1.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.2
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
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