Summery Chia Seed Jam Parfaits
Lemon & Vanilla-Kissed Strawberry Peach Chia Seed Jam
Author: Amanda Maguire
Recipe type: Jam
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Serves: one 14 ounce jar
Strawberry and peach are a great pairing, and lemon and vanilla bean make this really something special. This easy-to-make chia seed jam is low-sugar and perfectly sweet all on its own.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces frozen strawberries, defrosted
- 10 ounces frozen sliced peaches, defrosted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or coconut nectar or maple syrup)
- 2½ tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla bean powder (or ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract)
- stevia to taste (optional, I used 10 drops of liquid vanilla stevia)
Instructions
- Combine the defrosted strawberries, peaches, and agave nectar in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the fruit begins to soften, about 5 minutes. The strawberries will break down on their own, but you can use a fork or a potato masher to mash the peach slices if you like. Keep the texture a bit chunky, unless you’d prefer a smoother jam.
- Add the chia seeds to the saucepan and reduce the heat to medium-low, stirring constantly. Cook the jam for an additional 5 minutes, or until very thick.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest, and vanilla.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness if necessary. I used a few drops of liquid stevia.
- Transfer the jam to a jar or airtight container and allow it to cool, then slather it on toast, use it in a parfait, or make one killer pb & j. I also like to add it to oatmeal or as a sauce for banana soft-serve.
- Chia seed jam should be kept in the refrigerator and will last about a week.
Notes
If you can find and afford organic strawberries, peaches and lemon – choose them over conventional fruit. Strawberries and peaches are in the “dirty dozen”, and you’ll be using the lemon zest in this recipe.
From: http://www.picklesnhoney.com/2014/03/17/strawberry-peach-chia-seed-jam/
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