Easy strawberry chia seed jam to made on the stovetop with frozen fruit and chia seeds and naturally sweetened with lime and maple syrup.
This Strawberry Chia Seed Jam has been persistent in my recipes this past week.
In the past 7 days, it’s showed up in my Nut Butter & Jam Breakfast Quesadillas AND my SunButter & Jelly Brownies.
So I thought I might as well post it on the blog so it has a forever home here at F&V.
Because, and this is on record, I will love it forever.
It’s sweet, strawberry-y, and spreadable, with big strawberry chunks and a fantastic chia texture.
Oh, and it makes everything from breakfast to snacking to dessert more fun and delicious with minimal ingredients and cook time.
This Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is made with just 5 ingredients on the stovetop for a sweet summer spread!
Here’s what you need:
- 4-5 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- Juice from 1 lime, squeezed
- 3 tbsp filtered water
- 2-4 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup chia seeds
That’s it!
I like to use frozen strawberries in mine and save the fresh ones for eating fresh, but either works!
You can substitute the lime with lemon, but the combination of strawberry and lime is really nice and worth trying.
For a no-sugar-added variation, you can skip the addition of maple syrup altogether.
First, add the strawberries, lime juice, and filtered water to a saucepan and heat them over medium heat.
Cover them and cook until the berries are fully broken down.
About halfway through the simmering time, start to break down the berries by smashing them with a fork into a chunky, uniform texture.
Once the berries are smashed, stir in the maple syrup and chia seeds and stir until it’s combined, about 30 seconds.
Turn off the heat and let the skillet sit for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the chia seeds start to thicken up the jam.
After that, you can transfer the jam into an air-tight container and refrigerate it.
The texture will set even further when it’s chilled and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
I love my leftover jam spread on toast or rice cakes or dolloped over yogurt, oatmeal, or even ice cream!
Enjoy!
If you try this Strawberry Chia Seed Jam, let me know!
I’d love to hear what you spread it on.
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For more fun dips and spreads, check out my Easy Sugar-Free Raspberry Chia Seed Jam and Blueberry Butter (No-Sugar-Added).
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Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-12 servings
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Easy strawberry chia seed jam to made on the stovetop with frozen fruit and chia seeds and naturally sweetened with lime and maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 4–5 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- Juice from 1 lime, squeezed
- 2–4 tbsp filtered water
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup chia seeds
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add the strawberries, lime juice, and filtered water. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries are fully broken down. About halfway through the simmering time, begin to break down the berries by smashing them with a fork into a chunky, uniform texture.
- Once the berries are broken down, stir in the maple syrup and chia seeds and stir until combined, about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
- Let the skillet sit for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chia seeds thicken the jam.
- Transfer the jam into a canning jar and refrigerate; the texture will set even further when chilled. Store jam in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dip, Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free
Photography by Hot Pan Kitchen
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