1 pound fresh strawberries
3 tablespoons PICS honey or agave nectar
1 teaspoon PICS vanilla extract
3 tablespoons chia seeds
Wash and hull the strawberries. Pat them dry, or let them dry. Slice the strawberries.
Place the strawberries into a food processor or blender and blend until the strawberries are pureed.
Add the vanilla extract and honey. Mix the three ingredients together a little more in the food processor or blender.
Pour the mixture into a bowl. Fold the chia seeds into the pureed strawberry mixture.
Place the entire strawberry chia seed jam into a mason jar or other airtight container and place it in the refrigerator for at least two hours before using.
How long does it last in the refrigerator? You can keep your easy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Can you freeze this jam? Yes you can!
Lessons for kids when making this recipe:
- Preparing fruit
- Hulling strawberries
- Measuring ingredients
- Folding
- Blender and/or food processor safety
- Following directions
- Natural thickening agents