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)
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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
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
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.