Delicious, quick & easy! You make this Healthy Strawberry Jam with fresh, juicy strawberries, chia seeds, lemon juice, and a touch of natural sweetener. It bursts with fruity goodness while keeping your sugar intake in check.

Mason jar with strawberry jam and a piece of toast next to it.

Learn how to make Strawberry Chia Seed Jam. It’s easy, delicious, and Nutritious and only requires 4 ingredients! It’s gluten-free, contains no refined sugars, is Paleo Friendly, and has no canning involved.

Fresh Strawberry Jam from sun-kissed berries is so good. Like, lick the spoon good! We just love homemade berry jam! The chia seeds in this recipe make it healthier than its store-bought, sugary cousin. If you’ve got 5 minutes, you can enjoy this strawberry chia jam!

Don’t get nervous if you’ve never made a healthy jam. This recipe is so simple. It requires only four ingredients, and there’s no canning involved.

If you like Blackberries, try this scrumptious Blackberry Chia Seed Jam!

Why You’ll Love This Jam

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this low-sugar strawberry jam recipe.

  • Sweet strawberry flavor. If it’s strawberry season, this jam is pure delight.
  • Easy to make, and also healthy! This 5-minute jam is packed with the goodness of a superfood – chia seeds. Chia seeds are super high in Omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, you get a healthy dose of antioxidants, fiber, calcium, and protein.
  • Low Sugar. Sweetened with just a little maple syrup, this homemade jam recipe is better than a sugary store-bought jam.
  • No pectin is needed. When exposed to moisture, the chia seeds plump up and thicken the jam naturally. Yum!
  • No canning required. Store your jam in the fridge or freezer, and enjoy!

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients to make jam with strawberries, chia seeds, and maple syrup.
  • Strawberries – ripe, fresh strawberries make the best jam. Make sure to wash them before using them.
  • Maple Syrup – this will sweeten the jam without using processed sugar. Omit it to make sugar-free strawberry jam.
  • Chia Seeds – Chia seeds act as a natural pectin to thicken the jam. You can use fresh black or white chia seeds in this recipe.
  • Lemon Juice – A squeeze of fresh lemon juice balances the sweet berries and provides a natural preservative. You can also use a little lemon zest.

Find the full recipe and instructions in the printable recipe card below.

This jam is a refrigerator jam—it doesn’t require canning or special equipment, so there is no need to sterilize the jars or place them in a water bath to seal them.

Substitutions

  • FRUIT – Basically, any “juicy” fruit works in the recipe. For example, berries (including strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries), cherries, peaches, apricots, plums, pineapple, and kiwi.
  • SWEETENER – Instead of maple syrup, use honey, agave nectar, coconut sugar, or Stevia.
  • THICKENER – You can use cornstarch or gelatin sheets instead of chia seeds.

Step-By-Step Instructions

There are two ways to make this simple recipe. If you’re short on time, go the easy route which requires no cooking at all. To make it this way, you’ll need a food processor or blender.

No matter what recipe you use, wash and take the stems off your strawberries before use.

Blender Jam

  1. BLEND INGREDIENTS. Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor (Image 1) and pulse until blended to the desired texture (Image 2). Blend more if you want your chia seeds pureed and less if you don’t mind them whole. PRO TIP: If you want a chunkier version, you can reserve some chopped strawberries and add them after blending.
  2. LET IT COOL. Transfer the jam to an airtight container, such as a mason jar, and allow it to set in the fridge for about an hour (Image 3). It will thicken as it cools. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Steps to make jam with a food processor.

Stovetop Jam

  1. CUT FRUIT. Slice strawberries into small pieces. No need to do anything with smaller berries.
  2. COOK. In a pot on medium heat, add the strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Let them come to a rolling boil for 5-7 minutes, using your spoon to help break down the fruit.
  3. MASH. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to puree the fruit, then turn off the heat.
  4. ADD CHIA SEEDS and COOL. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, let the jam cool slightly, transfer it to an airtight container, such as a mason jar, and allow it to set in the fridge for about an hour. It will thicken as it cools. Refrigerate for 1-2 weeks or freeze for up to 3-4 months.

Expert Tips

  • STORING. Store fresh jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week. You can freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • For smoother jam, blend it longer in the food processor or blender.
  • Yield: This recipe makes about 1.5 cups of jam.
Jar of strawberry jam with a piece of toast next to it.

Ways to Use Your Jam

You can enjoy this delightful Strawberry Chia Jam that’s both satisfying and nourishing in the following ways.

  • Put a spoonful of jam in plain yogurt
  • Mix into your oatmeal
  • Top your pancakes
  • Spoon it on ice cream
  • Make amazing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
  • Spread it on toast, sourdough bread, or English muffins
  • Place on top a cracker with cheese
  • Dollop on cottage cheese
  • Eat it right from the jar 🙂
Sourdough toast with strawberry jam spread on it.

Recipe FAQs

How long does Chia Seed Jam last?

Chia seed jam will last about one week in the fridge if stored in an airtight container. You can freeze this jam for 3-4 months.

Does this jam require pectin?

No pectin or gelatin is needed to make this strawberry jam. The chia seeds thicken it perfectly.

Is this jam good for canning?

Because of its low sugar content, this jam is not shelf-stable, so we don’t recommend canning it.

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Healthy Strawberry Jam Recipe (Low sugar)

Servings: 15
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Easy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam that's gluten-free and paleo friendly.
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and quartered
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup, or to your liking
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

Blender Jam

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until blended to desired texture. Blend more if you want your chia seeds pureed and less if you don't mind them whole.
    PRO TIP: If you want a chunkier version, you can reserve some chopped strawberries and add them after blending.
  • Transfer the jam to an airtight container, such as a mason jar, and allow it to set in the fridge for about an hour. It will thicken as it cools.

Stovetop Jam

  • COOK. In a pot on medium heat, add the strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Let them come to a rolling boil for 5-7 minutes, using your spoon to help break down the fruit.
  • MASH. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to puree the fruit, then turn off the heat.
  • ADD CHIA SEEDS and COOL. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, let the jam cool slightly, transfer the jam to an airtight container, such as a mason jar, and allow it to set in the fridge for about an hour. It will thicken as it cools. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3-4 months.

Notes

  • STORING. Store fresh jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week. You can freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • For smoother jam, blend it longer in the food processor or blender.
This jam is low in sugar, so it is considered a refrigerator jam. It does not require any canning, so there is no need to sterilize the jars and place them in a water bath to seal them.
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Calories: 33kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Trans Fat: 0.002g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 53mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 3IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 0.2mg
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This homemade strawberry jam recipe was originally published on June 14, 2016. We updated it with new information and images on June 29, 2023.