Name: Chia Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped strawberries; 3 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (divided); 2 tsp chia seeds; 2 tsp lemon juice; 25 drops Hedessent Strawberry Flavour Drops; 1/4 tsp Hedessent Orange Flavour Drops (See notes for other recommended flavours)

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Chia seeds are known for being high in fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.

Paired with yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit, our Strawberry Chia Jam recipe will start your morning off right.

Our Strawberry Flavour brings in the sweetness of a fresh, ripe strawberry, so no matter the season, you always get the taste of a perfectly sun-ripened strawberry.

Our Orange Flavour Drops add in a burst of fruity citrus and is the perfect companion to Strawberry. Orange and strawberry are natural flavour pairings commonly found in classic desserts, and this jam is no exception.

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Chia Jam

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings 4 people

Equipment

1 Medium Pot
Potato Masher
Paring Knife

Ingredients

2 cups chopped strawberries
3 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or honey divided
2 tsp chia seeds
2 tsp lemon juice
25 drops Hedessent Strawberry Flavour Drops
1/4 tsp Hedessent Orange Flavour Drops See notes for other recommended flavours

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, stir together strawberries and 2 1/2 tbsp of maple syrup over medium heat, stirring until strawberries soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in chia seeds and reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer, mashing berries with a potato masher until thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tbsp maple syrup and lemon juice. Let cool slightly. Stir in flavours, taste and adjust to preference.

Notes

Pro Tip: Serve over Greek yogurt and granola in a glass bowl as a parfait.

Orange and strawberry pair beautifully together. But don't be afraid to get creative with flavour.

Below are some other flavour combinations. REMEMBER… if you are swapping out the flavours, start with less than what the recipe calls for, taste and adjust.

Swap out the Strawberry for:
Black Cherry
Pomegranate
Raspberry

Swap out the Orange Flavour For:
Yuzu
Lemon
Pink Grapefruit
Mandarin Orange
Apricot

Of course you can really make this your own, and get creative.