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
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.