Do you know the difference between jelly and jam?

Jelly is made using fruit juice, while jam is made using whole fruits that have been smashed or crushed. 

So technically jam is more nutritious because it has the whole fruit including the fiber and other phytonutrients

This strawberry jam recipe is much healthier than anything you’ll find in the store. It’s packed with benefits to promote better brain health and improve digestion.  

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What you’ll need 👇

• 16 oz Strawberries, hulled and halved 
• 2 tbsp Chia Seeds 
• 2 tbsp Date Syrup or Maple Syrup (optional but recommend ) 

Instructions: 

• Add the date syrup and strawberries to a small pot on the stove. Over medium-high heat, bring the strawberries to a boil. Use a fork or potato masher to mash all the strawberries. Once it becomes more like a liquid, stir in the two tablespoons of chia seeds and turn off the heat. Make sure the chia seeds are mixed in well.
• Allow it to sit and thicken, stirring occasionally. It can be served immediately but for best results, refrigerate it for a couple of hours or overnight. It will last for up to a week stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This recipe makes 4-5 oz but can easily be doubled for more.
• Notes: You could also add in some lemon or orange juice. I personally don’t like the lemon juice in it. It had too much of a tangy twist for me, but my husband loved it. 

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Homemade Strawberry Chia Jam

This homemade jam only requires a few ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes. It's full of antioxidants, fiber and omega-3's, which all benefit your health. This recipe makes 4-5 oz but can easily be doubled for more. Add it to oatmeal, biscuits, sandwiches and more! 

Course Breakfast, Brunch, lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword chia seeds, jam, jelly, strawberries

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 13 minutes minutes

Servings 1 2-4 people

Author Megan Lawson Evans

Ingredients

• 1 cup` Strawberries (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
• 1-2 tbsp Date Sugar (optional, coconut sugar or maple syrup works too)

Instructions

• Add the date syrup and strawberries to a small pot on the stove. Over medium-high heat, bring the strawberries to a boil. Use a fork or potato masher to mash all the strawberries. Once it becomes more like a liquid, stir in the two tablespoons of chia seeds and turn off the heat. Make sure the chia seeds are mixed in well.
• Allow it to sit and thicken, stirring occasionally. It can be served immediately but for best results, refrigerate it for a couple of hours or overnight. It will last for up to a week stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This recipe makes 4-5 oz but can easily be doubled for more.

Notes

1. You could also add in some lemon or orange juice. I personally did not like the lemon juice in here. It had too much of a tangy twist for me, but my husband loved it.