Growing up peanut butter and jam on toast was a pretty common breakfast food, but I do not remember the last time I actually bought jam. It is high in sugar and too sweet for my liking. I recall seeing different recipes on how to make your own jam without all the sugar and cooking involved. As much as I like to make my own food, the least amount of time involved the better.
This recipe is so simple and easy. I personally think it tastes way better than any store bought jam you will find. I usually spread it on raw or sprouted bread and crackers and I have even been known to just eat it straight with a spoon. It makes for a nice pudding.
What is your favorite jam flavor?
Chia Strawberry Jam
Yields: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries
- 6 dates, soaked or more depends on sweetness
- 2 Tbsp of chia seeds
- 1/4 cup of water
Method
- Place the water and dates in a high powered blender and combine to break the dates up into small pieces.
- Place the chia seeds and 1 cup of strawberries into the blender.
- Pulse on low to break up the strawberries.
- Now add the remaining 1 cup of strawberries.
- Pulse to incorporate.
- Place the jam in a glass container with a lid and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes. This will allow the chia seeds to thicken the jam and give the flavors time to infuse.
Notes and tips
- The strawberries can be substituted for any berry. I am sure raspberries would taste amazing.
- If you do not have fresh berries, frozen berries can be used. Just allow them to thaw before using.
- Add more dates if you want a sweeter jam.
- Do not over blend the jam because you will end up with a pudding consistency instead of a chunky jam.
- The jam will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days, if it lasts that long.
- Use the jam as you would any store bought jam.
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Fantastic recipe!!! I have made and canned jellies and jams but this is a great idea!
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I will have to try this, I too find jams too sweet for me these days.
I have to try this recipe!!!!! Do you know if frozen strawberries would work?
I have used frozen, but let them thaw before using them.
What a great recipe ~ I wouldn’t have thought about the dates.
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Great idea about the chia seeds and dates! Yum.
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How did you read my mind and know that I was thinking just this past weekend of learning to make my own fruit preserves? I’ve never heard of chia seeds, but this recipe looks like a good one to try. Thanks!
This sounds perfect, I can’t wait to try it!
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Yum! I just recently started using chia seeds. I would never have thought to use them in making jam though! What a great idea. I would love it if you could link up at Townsend House for what i am eating http://www.townsend-house.com/2013/03/what-i-am-eating.html
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This looks really good! I have wanted to make my own for a long time, as I am concerned about what my children are eating. Thanks so much for sharing with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday!” I look forward to seeing what you share this week.
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Could the chia be substituted with flax? The recipe sounds great, but we cant use chia.
Hi Karla, I have not tried it with flax seeds. But flax seeds do “plump” up, not as much as chia though. You could maybe test a small batch to see how you like it. If it works out please let me know so I can tell my readers! Thank you.