Ontario strawberries are at their peak of flavour, so it’s time to make jam. This 3-Ingredient chia seed strawberry jam is a healthy alternative to traditional jam. It’s made with natural, whole-food ingredients and it’s so easy to make. This summery jam is packed with syrupy sweet flavours and loaded with chunks of strawberry. It’s a simple delicious jam. 

Make a batch of this jam and schmear on toast with some peanut butter, on a slice of cheese with a cracker. You can even use it for baking – check out the recipe for my Benedict Tart.

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3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds fresh strawberries, stemmed and cut in half
• ¼ cup honey, add a few extra tablespoons for a sweeter jam
• 2 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

• Add stemmed strawberries and honey to a medium saucepan and place on the stove over medium heat.
• Stir the strawberries as they begin to soften.
• Once the berries have softened to the point that they're starting to fall apart, add the chia seeds and stir them well. The chia seeds will help the jam achieve a gelatinous texture.
• Let the mixture come to a slow boil, stirring continually.
• Use a fork to break up the berries, if necessary.
• Continue stirring the mixture over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, until a thick texture is reached, and then remove the pan from the stove.
• Pour the jam into a clean jar and allow to cool, covered, at room temperature for an hour before placing in the fridge to cool completely.