Easy Raw Strawberry Chia Jam

Dessert, Gluten-Free, Snacks, Vegan

A while back I posted a picture of the raw vegan strawberry jam on my Instagram. I am truly sorry for taking so long to share the recipe for it. If you are a jam lover like me, this recipe will change your life. No joke!

My love for jams started when I was a child. I remember spending countless hours in my grandma’s garden eating fresh strawberries and raspberries and then helping her can jam in the kitchen. Mmmm those were the days.

I have to admit I’ve never canned jam on my own. Probably because I don’t own proper canning equipment. To be honest, the whole process seems complicated to me.

So this recipe was a godsend.

Easy Raw Strawberry Chia Jam by FablunchAs you can tell from the video, the recipe takes you about 5 minutes to make and it could not be any simpler. The hardest part is waiting for the jam to thicken!  Sometimes I cheat and don’t wait an entire hour for the jam to set.

Shhh! It will be our little secret 😉

I love, love, love this jam. No exaggeration! It beats the highly-processed, sugar-filled store bought jam any day.

Easy Raw Strawberry Chia Jam by FablunchWhy am I using chia seeds to make jam?

Apart from being ridiculously nutritious, chia seeds are also very useful in the kitchen. When chia seeds are mixed with water, they become “sticky” and expand up to 3 times the original size. They are often used for recipes that require a jelly-like consistency like jams and puddings.

Chia seeds are also a great substitute for eggs in vegan recipes.

Chia SeedsWhen picking berries for your jam, I highly recommend getting organic strawberries.

Strawberries are a part of the Dirty Dozen list. Don’t worry! It’s nothing scandalous. Although some people might consider the amount of pesticide residues found on strawberries pretty scandalous.

If you can’t find any fresh organic strawberries, go ahead and use frozen berries for your jam. Simply thaw your strawberries prior to blending by letting them sit in a bowl for an hour at room temperature.

Easy Raw Strawberry Chia Jam by Fablunch*Strawberry heaven*

Wouldn’t you agree?

Let me know if you try this recipe using different berries. So far, I’ve been making strawberry and raspberry jam this way. But I would imagine if you use blackberries or blueberries or mix a few different berries together, it will taste just as delicious!

Easy Raw Strawberry Chia Jam by FablunchIf you want the jam to last longer, you can also freeze it. It will stay fresh in the freezer for a couple of weeks.

We usually finish the entire jar in 1-2 days. But it’s no biggie since this jam is so quick to make.

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Easy Raw Strawberry Chia Jam
 
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Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 450 gr organic strawberries (about 1 lb)
  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice or water
  • 3 tbsp agave/maple syrup/raw honey or 5-6 drops of liquid stevia
Directions
  1. Wash the strawberries and hull them using a straw. If using frozen strawberries, thaw by letting the berries sit in a bowl for an hour.
  2. Mash strawberries with a fork or blend in a food processor.
  3. Add agave, lemon juice and chia seeds to the mashed strawberries. Mix.
  4. Pour jam in a jar and place in the refrigerator for an hour to let the jam thicken up.
  5. Welcome to the strawberry jam heaven!
Notes
Store in a jar with an airtight lid in refrigerator for up to 5 days. If frozen, the jam will last for a couple of weeks.

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Comments

  8. This looks so good, I’m definitely going to try it! Do you have a
    recommendation for a good gluten free bread? I would love to know, as I’m
    trying to go gluten free 🙂

  9. Thank you so much for this recipe! I have a question, how do you eat chia
    and flax seeds? Do you ground them before eating them or do you think I can
    eat them whole? I recently got both of the seeds, but I just don’t know
    what is the best way to eat them or how to incorporate them into my diet.
    Also, I read that is better not to cook with them… So many questions!
    Please answer me! I’m going to make this recipe tomorrow.

  17. Would you consider making a video on essential/must have ingredients in the
    kitchen. For example I always see you use lots of coconut oil, maple syrup,
    etc. it’d be nice to have an idea of basic foods/products that everybody
    should have in their kitchen.

  20. Spasibo za retsept,skaji pojaluista cito takoe chia po russki,u menia v
    slovare net takogo slova.

  24. Ай лов ит “щёу щёу мач” (с) Olga
    I smile every time I hear your “so so much” =)) Thanks for this jam, though
    I will never have an opportunity to find any chia in my town. How about
    using sesame instead, huh? Will it do?
    love ya, xoxo

  25. Yummie 🙂 do you have a recepie on the gluten free crackers?
    Thanks From Kim in Sweden 🙂

  28. Thank you Olga for sharing this recipe I look forward to your videos. Btw..
    it looks so yummy.

  29. I didn’t even know about chia’s existance, before watching this video 🙂
    Always something educating, I have to try it!

  31. I missed this one! I need to buy chia seeds ASAP. Perfect for that homemade
    pb I made. 🙂

  32. Wow, i have to make this recipe. Can you put the jam on the outside (like
    ordinary jam) or do you have to absolutely put the jam in the freezer and
    take it out when you eat?

  33. wowo this is awesome, i always eat chia seed with honey ,it is awesome to
    have some fruit there

  36. Just made some chia jam!
    Instead of strawberries I used 2 fresh mangoes. And I skipped the agave/maple syrup/raw honey, the mangoes where sweet enough. DELICIOUS!

  37. Made this yesterday Olga it is heavenly not going back to store bought
    jelly again. Thanks for sharing

  38. Made this yesterday Olga it is heavenly not going back to store bought
    jelly again. Thanks for sharing

  39. this background musci is so annoying, it is hard understanding you already,
    so plz remove music, thank

  42. So nice! I made a raw apricot chia jam video on my new channel, inspired by
    your recipe 🙂

  45. I’ve just discovered your channel, all your recipes are awesome! This one
    looks sooo yummy!! I’m gonna make it tomorrow, for my breakfast 😀
    Greetings from Perú 😀

  46. Yummy!!! Made this right now with peaches, turned a brown/pink color, but
    tasted delicious! Thank you!!!

  47. Yummy!!! Made this right now with peaches, turned a brown/pink color, but
    tasted delicious! Thank you!!!

  50. We have a tangerine tree outside of my house. I may try some tangerine
    jam! Thanks for this!

  52. i made blueberry jam using this recipe and it was delicious! thank you for
    this awesome recipe Ulga!

  54. Does this recipe work if I use a blender or NutriBullet (or any other personal blender) instead of a food processor to mash the strawberries? I’ve been dying to try this recipe but I don’t have a food processor. 🙂 Thanks, hopefully you have the time to answer. 😊