Description
Homemade strawberry jam couldnt be simpler. This recipe uses chia seeds for easy thickening, no pectin needed!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (473 ml) strawberries
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- 3-4 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Place strawberries, orange zest, orange juice, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 7–8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in chia seeds.
- Place jam in a pint-sized jar and seal with a lid. Refrigerate overnight.
Notes
- For a thicker jam, increase the chia seeds to 5 tablespoons and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- If you don’t have orange zest, a teaspoon of vanilla extract makes a delicious substitute.
- Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; it will thicken further as it chills.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2