Servings : 8

Minutes : 20

Ingredients : 3

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups Strawberries
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 2 tbsps Chia Seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Trim and Blend: Trim the stems from the strawberries and cut them in half. Place the strawberries, maple syrup, and chia seeds in a blender or food processor. Pulse the mixture until it reaches your preferred jam-consistency.
2. Simmer: Transfer the blended jam into a saucepan and place it on the stove over medium heat. Stir the mixture until it begins to bubble. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the jam starts to thicken.
3. Cool and Store: Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the jam into a mason jar. Allow it to cool, then store it in the fridge for up to 7 days. If you plan to use it later, you can also freeze the jam.

Notes:

• Get Creative: Experiment with different combinations like strawberry-rhubarb or strawberry-peach!
• Storage Tip: When freezing the jam, leave at least 1 inch of space at the top of the jar to allow room for expansion and prevent the jar from shattering.

Nutrition:

• Calories: 33
• Sugar: 3g
• Fat: 1g
• Protein: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Sodium: 1mg
• Monounsaturated Fat: 0g
• Calcium: 25mg
• Carbs: 6g
• Iron: 0mg
• Fiber: 1g

Here are some variations of the strawberry chia seed jam recipe:

1. Strawberry-Rhubarb Chia Seed Jam: Replace half of the strawberries with rhubarb to create a delicious strawberry-rhubarb jam. Adjust the sweetness with maple syrup to your taste.
2. Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam: Use a combination of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries to make a mixed berry chia seed jam. You can blend some berries and leave others whole for texture variation.
3. Strawberry-Basil Chia Seed Jam: Add a handful of fresh basil leaves to the strawberry chia seed jam while blending. The basil adds a unique twist to the flavor.
4. Strawberry-Lime Chia Seed Jam: Add the zest and juice of one lime to the strawberry chia seed jam for a zesty and tangy flavor.
5. Strawberry-Coconut Chia Seed Jam: Mix in some shredded coconut into the strawberry chia seed jam for a tropical twist.
6. Spiced Strawberry Chia Seed Jam: Stir in a pinch of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the strawberry chia seed jam while simmering for a warm and aromatic flavor.
7. Strawberry-Vanilla Chia Seed Jam: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or scrape the seeds from a vanilla bean into the strawberry chia seed jam for a lovely vanilla essence.
8. Strawberry-Ginger Chia Seed Jam: Incorporate finely grated fresh ginger into the strawberry chia seed jam for a spicy kick.
9. Strawberry-Honey Chia Seed Jam: Instead of maple syrup, use honey as a natural sweetener for the strawberry chia seed jam.
10. Strawberry-Orange Chia Seed Jam: Add the zest and juice of one orange to the strawberry chia seed jam for a citrusy and refreshing twist.
11. Strawberry-Mint Chia Seed Jam: Mix in finely chopped fresh mint leaves into the strawberry chia seed jam for a cool and refreshing flavor.
12. Strawberry-Lavender Chia Seed Jam: Add a pinch of dried culinary lavender buds to the strawberry chia seed jam while simmering for a floral and aromatic taste.