Easy Strawberry Chia Jam
Strawberry chia jam is made using frozen strawberries, chia seed and a touch of blood orange juice – we’re keeping the red vibe, but this recipe is also super customizable and naturally sweet!
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp blood orange juice
- 1/4 cup chia seed
- 1-2 tbsp honey, (optional)
Instructions
- To make chia jam begin by placing your frozen fruit in a medium pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium to begin defrosting and cooking the fruit down. Once the fruit is defrosted and beginning to soften, lightly mash the fruit. If you like a chunkier jam, only mash a little. If you like a smoother jam, mash a lot. You only need to cook the fruit down a couple of minutes when it comes to a soft boil.
- Once the fruit is cooked and mashed to your liking, remove from heat. Add in the blood orange juice and chia seed. If you are adding honey, add that here as well. Stir to combine and pour into jam jars. Let the jam sit on the counter for 10 minutes, and stir it again. Place in the fridge to set and cool.
Notes
Want to use fresh fruit instead of frozen? Add 2-4 tbsp water to the pot to get the boiling going and to help with mashing.
You can also substitute regular orange juice for the blood orange juice.
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