Healthy Strawberry Jam

A healthy strawberry jam with no added sugar

Posted by Pretty Wee Things

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This jam is totally moorish, rich and healthy and packed with omega-3 fatty acids in place of traditional sugar.

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • 1 cup Strawberries , stems removed
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ tsp Stevia (or alternative natural sweetener)
  • 2 tsp Chia Seeds

Steps (3 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Place the strawberries in a colander and wash well;
    Bring the water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the whole strawberries and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the strawberries fall apart when touched;

  2. 2

    Allow the strawberries to cool a little and then drain using a sieve. Set the strawberry juice aside (more delicious recipes for that to come);
    Place the strawberry pulp in a blender and blend until smooth;

  3. 3

    Add the chia seeds and stevia and stir well. Scoop into a clean glass jar and store in the fridge.
    NOTE: this is not a preserved jam and does not contain high amounts of sugar, therefore it should be eaten within a week.