STRAWBERRY CHIA JAM
Anytime I need a quick jam, I get out this recipe for Strawberry Chia Jam and whip it up in less than 20 minutes. Gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 quart strawberries chopped
- 1 medium beet roasted and peeled
- juice and zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup organic maple syrup
- 2-3 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- In a food processor, process strawberries and beet until mostly pureed.
- Transfer strawberry/beet mixture to a medium saucepan and add orange juice and zest, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add chia seeds and vanilla, and simmer 5-10 minutes more, until mixture thickens to desired consistency.
- Add extra chia seeds if needed to make jam thicker. Allow to cool and transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to eat.