Strawberry Chia Seed Jam – No Cook!
Since there are so few strawberries in this recipe, next time I will try using a masher.
Strawberries are in season and my taste buds are quite happy! I like strawberries in salad, smoothies, cereal, yogurt, and as a snack. Although I like it, I don’t eat much jam because the sugar content is too high. “Jam recipes mostly comprise equal weights of fruit and sugar.”
But a couple of years ago I found this recipe for Berry Chia Seed Jam. This recipe has only 1 Tablespoon of sweetener per cup of berries. I finally made it this morning. Since it was a no cook recipe, it made up in minutes.
I put the following ingredients in a blender
- 2 cups washed, hulled and sliced RIPE strawberries
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 Tablespoons filtered water
- 2 Tablespoons raw honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
I blended it a few times until I slightly mashed the berries. Then I put everything into a pint jar. After 20 minutes or so in the fridge, I will taste to see how the texture is by trying it on a pumpkin pancake.
Next time I make this I will try using Xyla. This is even a more diabetic friendly choice for me.
Your Turn . . . How do you like to use strawberries? . . . Have you made a no cook jam before? If yes, what is your favourite recipe?
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