Easy to make strawberry jam. Additionally a lot healthier than normal jam since there is no added refined sugar and the chia seeds add some protein and fiber!
- 400 g Strawberries Washed, stems removed, chopped
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 2 tbsp Xylitol
- 60 ml Water
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Place your saucepan on the stove at medium to low heat.
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Add strawberries and water to the saucepan and stir until the strawberries start to soften. Turn down the heat if you feel like they are heating up too fast.
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Once the strawberries have started to become soft and fall apart you can use a fork to mash them. Now you can also add the xylitol.
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Let your mixture boil slowly for 5 minutes. Remember to continue to stir the mixture to prevent it from burning.
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Add your chia seeds and continue to let it boil slowly for about 10 minutes. Your chia seeds should be jelly like by then.
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Remove from the stove and let it cool for a few minutes.
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Place jam in a jar with a good seal and store in the fridge for a few days,
Can be enjoyed with yoghurt, mixed into oats, as a bread topper or on our Blueberry flapjacks.
One tablespoon is equal to a serving.
Since xylitol is used instead of real sugar the calories in this jam are very low which makes it ideal for anyone looking to eat less sugar or looking for a healthier alternative to jam.