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Quick Strawberry Balsamic Chia Seed Jam

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This juicy, fibre-rich strawberry chia jam tastes like candy thanks to a hint of balsamic! It's low sugar, blood sugar friendly and comes together in just minutes.
Course Breakfast, Sauces
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword chia, strawberries
Dietary Preference Gluten-Free, low FODMAP, nut free, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Author Desiree Nielsen, RD

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds whole or ground
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or more, to taste, if berries aren't sweet
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • tiny pinch salt
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Instructions

  • Place strawberries in a small sauce pan with salt over medium heat. Using a potato masher or fork, mash the fruit as it heats. When it is heated to fully steaming and looks all juicy and mashed, remove from heat.
  • Mix in balsamic, maple syrup and vanilla, then stir in chia seeds. Let cool for 5 minutes, taste and adjust sweetness if necessary then pour into a jam jar.
  • Enjoy immediately, or let cool to room temperature and refrigerate for up to 10 days.