Homemade Jam
Homemade Jam
Ingredients
- 250 grams fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 vanilla bean, optional
- to taste sweetener, optional
Instructions
- 1
Slice the fresh strawberries.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the sliced strawberries in a small saucepan. If using, add the 1/2 vanilla bean for extra flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Cook the mixture over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and break down.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chia seeds to the strawberry mixture and stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully transfer the hot jam mixture to a sterilized jar. If desired, you can add a sweetener to taste at this stage.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Let the jam cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set.
⏱️ 120 min
- 7
Store the homemade jam in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This recipe can also be made with other types of fruit.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Jam
- 250 grams fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 vanilla bean, optional
- to taste sweetener, optional
Instructions
- 1
Slice the fresh strawberries.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the sliced strawberries in a small saucepan. If using, add the 1/2 vanilla bean for extra flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Cook the mixture over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and break down.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chia seeds to the strawberry mixture and stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully transfer the hot jam mixture to a sterilized jar. If desired, you can add a sweetener to taste at this stage.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Let the jam cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set.
⏱️ 120 min - 7
Store the homemade jam in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This recipe can also be made with other types of fruit.