Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe

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Easy homemade strawberry jam made with fresh strawberries, honey, chia seeds, and lemon juice.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: condiment

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Cut the strawberries in half. Remove hull and Green leaf.
In a pot or saucepan over medium heat, add the strawberries, lemon juice, and honey. Stir the mixture occasionally. Let it simmer for 7-8 minutes.
When the strawberries start to soften, use a fork or potato masher to mash them up.
Taste the jam to ensure it is sweet enough. Add more honey or sugar if needed and simmer for 1-2 minutes..
Add the chia seeds to the mashed strawberry mixture. Stir to combine.
Remove the pan from heat and let it cool for about 20-30 minutes. Chia seeds will also help the jam thicken. The longer you wait the better.
Transfer the jam into a container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months

2 tablespoons per serving
Use fresh Strawberries if possible. If using frozen, allow the strawberries to thaw first.
To make strawberry preserves, use a potato masher or a fork to mash the strawberries. This will create some chunks and smaller pieces.
For a Jam consistency, mash the strawberries thoroughly to a smoother texture either by hand or using a hand blender.
If you do not want to use chia seeds to thicken up the jam, you may skip it and use 1 tablespoon of corn starch instead.