Healthy Strawberry Jam Recipe (Low sugar)

Healthy Strawberry Jam Recipe (Low sugar)

Easy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam that's gluten-free and paleo friendly.

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 33kcal

Ingredients

2 cups fresh strawberries washed, hulled, and quartered
⅓ cup maple syrup or to your liking
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Instructions

Blender Jam

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until blended to desired texture. Blend more if you want your chia seeds pureed and less if you don't mind them whole.
PRO TIP: If you want a chunkier version, you can reserve some chopped strawberries and add them after blending.
Transfer the jam to an airtight container, such as a mason jar, and allow it to set in the fridge for about an hour. It will thicken as it cools.

Stovetop Jam

COOK. In a pot on medium heat, add the strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Let them come to a rolling boil for 5-7 minutes, using your spoon to help break down the fruit.
MASH. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to puree the fruit, then turn off the heat.
ADD CHIA SEEDS and COOL. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, let the jam cool slightly, transfer the jam to an airtight container, such as a mason jar, and allow it to set in the fridge for about an hour. It will thicken as it cools. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3-4 months.

Notes

STORING. Store fresh jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week. You can freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

For smoother jam, blend it longer in the food processor or blender.

This jam is low in sugar, so it is considered a refrigerator jam. It does not require any canning, so there is no need to sterilize the jars and place them in a water bath to seal them.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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