Easy No-Sugar-Added Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Jam
A quick and healthy no-sugar-added jam using fresh strawberries, rhubarb, and chia seeds as a natural thickener. Perfect for meal prep and guilt-free snacking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups (approximately 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then quarter them. Chop the rhubarb into small, roughly 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, rhubarb, and water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the fruit softens and starts to break down, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and optional maple syrup or honey.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chia seeds and vanilla extract if using. Stir well to prevent clumping.
- Let the jam cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a clean glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate. The jam will thicken as it cools.
Notes
If jam is too thick after refrigeration, stir in a splash of water or lemon juice to loosen. For smoother texture, mash fruit during cooking or pulse with immersion blender before adding chia seeds. Use ripe fruit for natural sweetness. Jam keeps up to two weeks refrigerated and can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 6
- Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1.5
Keywords: strawberry jam, rhubarb jam, chia jam, no sugar jam, healthy jam, meal prep, gluten-free, paleo, vegan