Quick Strawberry Chia Jam
16 servings
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Ingredients
Makes 16 Servings
- 1 12-ounce bag frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup (125 g) unsweetened applesauce
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons (22 g) chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Directions
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Add the berries, applesauce, and lemon juice to a saucepot and heat over medium-high heat. Let the berries cook for 6-8 minutes until they start to break down; stir frequently to assist breaking the berries down. Add the chia seeds and maple syrup and stir to combine. Mash the berries with a potato masher or against the edge of the pot with a spatula until they are broken down into the consistency of jam. The jam will be a little loose; set aside for 10 minutes, and it will thicken.
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Serve warm, if desired. Let remaining jam cool completely and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
NOTES: Add more maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired. Start by adding 1 teaspoon at a time.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving:
Calories: 20
Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
% Calories From Fat: 17%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 0 g
Carbohydrate: 4 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 1 mg
Calcium: 13 mg
Iron: 0 mg
Vitamin C: 9 mg
Beta-Carotene: 7 mcg
Vitamin E: 0 mg