Strawberry Chia Seed Jam Recipe

This is a perfect recipe to use up all of the strawberries that your garden has produced this season, or you could even use store bought strawberries for the recipe – the choice is yours!

How do you make strawberry jam from scratch?

Making your own jam from scratch really is easier than you might think. Just follow the recipe below to make your own strawberry jam with chia seeds.

Jam is good for more than just spreading on your toast. There are so many things that you can use jam for, including making fruit flavored yogurt or brie cheese. You could also use it to top desserts, or to make stuffed french toast. The possibilities are practically endless!

Below, you will find an easy to follow step by step recipe to make your own jam. This recipe makes 16 ounces, perfect to fill 2 – 8oz jars, or 4 – 4oz jars to gift!

INGREDIENTS:

• fresh strawberries
• honey
• chia seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add your strawberries.
2. Once the berries have softened, use a potato masher to break up the strawberry pieces. (Mash as much or as little as you would like, the more you mash the less chunks you’ll have)
3. Let the mixture come to a slow boil, stirring almost continually.
4. Once you see some bubbles break the surface, add the honey and mix.
5. Once bubbles break the surface once again, add the chia seeds and lower temperature to low heat. (The chia seeds will help the mix achieve a thicker jam-like texture without the need to add pectin)
6. Continue stirring the mixture over low heat for about 15 minutes, and then remove the pot from the stove.
7. Pour the mixture into a mason jar and cover it tightly with a lid.

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