Summer and strawberries go hand-in-hand, don’t they? Whether you’re looking for a twist to upgrade your seasonal picnic jam, or fancy trying a lighter, fibre-filled option with less sugar for your morning yoghurt, this tasty strawberry chia jam recipe is a must.
Better still, made with just four ingredients (including frozen strawberries) and just two easy steps, it’s a recipe you’ll enjoy making again and again, long after the sun-drenched days of summer have passed. Top tip: try stirring the chia jam through yoghurt with toasted pecans crumbled over the top for a light sweet treat.
INGREDIENTS:
500g frozen strawberries
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp Maple Syrup
3 tbsp chia seeds
METHOD:
1/ Put the strawberries in a pan with the vanilla and maple syrup then cook over a low heat until the berries have broken down, around 15 minutes.
2/ Stir through the chia seeds and cook for 10 mins. Set aside to cool completely where it will thicken as it cools. Spoon into a container such as a Kilner jar or Tupperware then store in the fridge for up to a week.
