Jams are extremely delicious, with their chunky yet smooth texture and flavour, which pairs well with , and even cheese. However, most jams are typically made with a lot of sugar to preserve the fruit for a longer shelf life and intensify the overall sweetness and flavour.
If you're looking for a more nutritious option that doesn't compromise on taste, you can try making your own healthier version at home. A healthy food expert took to Instagram to share their simple recipe to make delicious strawberry jam. The creator, Danielle Brown, also known as , shared: "Did you know you can make jam at home in five minutes?
"You only need a few simple ingredients to make the best jam ever. I promise you will never want to buy store-bought jam again."
Ingredients- Two cups of strawberries
- Two tbsp of water
- Two tbsp of chia seeds
- One tbsp of lemon
- One tbsp of maple syrup
Start by adding the berries and water to a saucepan and heating over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to simmer and the strawberries start to break down, mash them gently with a fork.
Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in the lemon juice, maple syrup, and chia seeds until everything is well combined. Allow the mixture to cool completely before transferring it to a jar with an airtight lid. Store it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to three weeks.
The creator also suggested that frozen berries work just as well if you do not have fresh fruit. A food expert at Sugar Free London also cosigned this recipe and said: "I've been making sugar-free jam ever since I started eating low carb.
"Guys, it's so simple. All you need is quality fruit, which you simmer gently until enough liquid has evaporated.
"Then you add a bit of extra sweetness such as erythritol, stevia or Swerve (if necessary) and a little bit of thickener such as chia seeds, gelatin or xanthan gum (if necessary). That's it!"
