Strawberry Rhubarb Jam (Healthy & Easy!)

5 from 2 votes

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam (Healthy & Easy!)

A simple, small batch strawberry rhubarb jam made with chia seeds instead of pectin and way less sugar than traditional recipes. Ready in under 20 minutes and packed with fresh flavor — you'll want to put it on everything!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Resting Time10

Total Time30

Course: Condiment

Servings: oz jar

Calories: 17kcal

Author: Allie Petersen

Ingredients

1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 heaping cup diced rhubarb 1/2 inch pieces
2 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
pinch of salt
1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

In a medium-sized sauce pan, add your strawberries, rhubarb, white sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Bring it to a low boil and stir well to make sure everything is well-combined.
Turn the heat down to medium and cover for 5 minutes. Take off the lid and stir well, breaking up some of the strawberries as they soften. Cover again for 5 minutes. The strawberries and rhubarb should now be very soft and if they aren't, simmer for another few minutes. Use the back of spoon to crush some of the strawberries.
Remove the pot from the heat and add the chia seeds. Give it a good stir. At this point your mixture may seem a little liquidy, but it will thicken over time from the chia seeds and as it sets in the fridge.
After 10 minutes, give the mixture another stir. At this time you can enjoy the jam or put it in a glass jar and refrigerate for a few hours to further thicken.
Store your jam in a 16 oz glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks — no canning required! If you want it to last even longer, sterilize your jars and use a proper canning method to extend shelf life.

Notes

Notes:

What does it mean to hull a strawberry? Hulling a strawberry simply means removing the green stem and the tough white core underneath it. You can do this with a paring knife by cutting a small circle around the stem, or just pinch and twist it off with your fingers for ripe berries.
Use deeply red rhubarb stalks for the best color payoff
Don't overcook — pull off heat as soon as the fruit breaks down to keep the color vibrant
Mash to your preferred texture, or use an immersion blender for a smoother ja
If you prefer a sweeter jam, add an extra tablespoon of sugar at a time until it hits your sweet spot — just keep in mind that ripe, in-season strawberries are naturally sweeter and may need very little added sugar at all
Always use a clean spoon when scooping to extend shelf lif
Great on toast, oatmeal, yogurt bowls, or swirled into overnight oats

Nutrition facts calculates for about 1 oz (2 tbsp) of jam

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