This strawberry jam with chia is the revolution in spreads: no added sugar, no industrial pectin, thickened naturally thanks to chia seeds. The result is a jam with an intense and fresh flavor, ready in 25 minutes and that lasts up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Mediterranean
Sugar-free strawberry jam with chia
Strawberry jam without added sugar thickened with chia seeds. Suitable for diabetics, low in calories and ready in 25 minutes.
- Spain
- Dessert
- Light
- Low fat
- Low sugar
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
1
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 30 kcal
- Protein 0.8 g
- Fiber 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates 5 g
- Fat 0.8 g
- Sodium 2 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Sugar-free strawberry jam with chia is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 25 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 g of fresh strawberries.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of chia seeds.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of honey or agave syrup (optional).
- Have ready: Juice of ½ lemon.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Puree the strawberries until puree (pieces can remain if you prefer…
Puree the strawberries until puree (pieces may remain if you prefer it rustic). Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Heat in a saucepan over medium heat
Heat in a saucepan over medium heat. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Add the lemon
Add the lemon, vanilla and honey if using. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring until it thickens a little. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Remove from heat; add the chia seeds
Remove from heat; add the chia seeds. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Mix well; let cool for 20 min (the chia will thicken more)
Mix well; Let cool for 20 min (the chia will thicken more). Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Store in sterilized glass jar
Store in sterilized glass jar. Lasts 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Chef's tips
- Let cool completely before cutting or unmolding; the structure settles with rest.
- Serve in moderate portions and accompany with fresh salad for a balanced menu.
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