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Strawberry Chia Jam {5 ingredients, just 15 minutes!}

By Kelly · 4 Comments

Strawberry Chia Jam! With 5 wholesome ingredients and just 15 minutes time, you can create a healthier fruit spread full of fresh strawberry flavor!

Making delicious homemade jam is easy with chia! With 5 wholesome ingredients and just 15 minutes, you can create a delightful, healthier fruit spread chock-full of fresh strawberry flavor!

Funny, but true: I can’t say the word chia, without that 1980s jingle going through my head … “Ch, ch, ch chia!” (Tell me I’m not alone!)

Seriously though, chia’s fame has spread from terracotta pets to superfood status, because these tiny little seeds are packed with nutrition … and of course they’re natural gelling power turns any liquid into a thick gel, making them a great option for creating quick, no-fuss jams like this delicious Strawberry Chia Jam.

Oh, Strawberry Chia Jam, how I love you! Let me count the ways …

Strawberry Chia Jam! With 5 wholesome ingredients and just 15 minutes time, you can create a healthier fruit spread full of fresh strawberry flavor!

It’s So Easy!

The beauty of making jam with chia seedsStrawberry Chia Jam! With 5 wholesome ingredients and just 15 minutes time, you can create a healthier fruit spread full of fresh strawberry flavor! is it’s so incredibly easy! There’s no need to spend lots of time cooking down the fruit, and there’s certainly no need for pectin or sugar. Just dice up some fresh, ripe berries, cook them just until their juices release, and then add a couple of tablespoons of chia seeds, and a little honey, if you’d like to enhance the natural sweetness of the berries. The chia will begin absorbing the fruit juices, and thickening as it cools, creating a lighter, fresher-flavored jam.

Strawberry Chia Jam! With 5 wholesome ingredients and just 15 minutes time, you can create a healthier fruit spread full of fresh strawberry flavor!

It’s So Versatile!

You can use chia seedsStrawberry Chia Jam! With 5 wholesome ingredients and just 15 minutes time, you can create a healthier fruit spread full of fresh strawberry flavor! to not only make this delicious strawberry jam, but just about any fresh fruit jam your heart desires. Just follow this simple rule of thumb … For every cup of diced fresh fruit, add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. (For juicer fruits, you can always add a little more chia for a thicker jam.)

There’s So Many Ways to Enjoy Chia Jam!

Of course you can always spread it on tasty grain-free biscuits or spoon it over a stack of almond flour waffles. But this delectable strawberry chia jam is also absolutely delightful for creating scrumptious Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits, as shown below. Simply layer homemade yogurt with chilled strawberry chia jam. Then, top with fresh fruit and your favorite gluten-free or grain-free granola.

Strawberry Chia Jam! With 5 wholesome ingredients and just 15 minutes time, you can create a healthier fruit spread full of fresh strawberry flavor!

Another favorite is to fold it into a batch of homemade vanilla ice cream to create a luscious strawberry-swirl frozen treat. And I recently I used this lightly sweet jam to create an amazing strawberry-lemon tart (oh my!). I’ll be sharing the recipe soon, I promise! In the meantime, break out those chia seeds and dice up some fresh berries, because this is one delicious fruit spread the whole family will definitely enjoy!

Strawberry Chia Jam! With 5 wholesome ingredients and just 15 minutes time, you can create a healthier fruit spread full of fresh strawberry flavor!

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Honey-Sweetened Strawberry Chia Jam

Yield: about 2 cups of jam

Ingredients

  • 2 heaping cups diced fresh strawberries
  • 2-3 Tbsp honey (mild clover honey is best)
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp pure almond extract (or vanilla extract)
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Hull strawberries and dice into small pieces. Add to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook berries until they begin to soften and get syrupy (about 5-8 minutes). Mash the fruit with a wooden spoon (or a potato masher), to desired consistency. We prefer ours chunky (similar to fruit chutney).
  3. Stir in the honey, lemon juice and lemon zest. Then, remove pan from heat and stir in the almond extract and chia seeds. Taste and add additional honey, if desired.
  4. Let the jam cool to room temperature. (You’ll notice jam thickens as it cools.) For a thicker consistency, stir additional chia seeds one teaspoon at a time, keeping in mind that the jam will thicken even more once refrigerated.
  5. Transfer cooled jam to mason jars. Store in the fridge for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. Serve with your favorite biscuits, use it as a topping for ice cream, or layer it with yogurt for delicious fruit parfaits. Yum!

Notes

Frozen strawberries can be used to make this delightful jam. Just be sure to thaw them first. You'll notice quite a bit of juice occurs with thawed strawberries. So if you decide to incorporate the juice with the berries to make chia jam, you will need to use more chia seeds and your jam may be a bit looser.

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Season’s Greetings Gift: All-Purpose Seasoning Mix in a Jar

By Kelly · Leave a Comment

This Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies.

One of my family’s favorite Christmas traditions is making homemade gifts. There are few things as special as receiving a mason jar gift handmade with love. It’s such a simple, thoughtful way to show you care, and I believe really expresses the true spirit of Christmas gift giving!

Of course, there are all kinds of gifts you can make from scratch, but we like to select a few of our favorite wholesome recipes and turn them into Delicious Homemade Holiday Gifts in a Jar.

One of the gifts our friends and neighbors always enjoy is a flavorful All-Purpose Seasoning Mix in a Jar that’s perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies. In fact, the recipe is based on the seasoning I use for my savory Slow Cooker Roasted Chicken.

How to Make the Season’s Greetings Mason Jar Gift

This All-Purpose Seasoning Mix makes a super simple mason jar gift. All you’ll need is a few herbs and seasonings, some 4-ounce size mason jarsThis Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies., and of course, an assortment of festive ribbons and tags. Plus, I’m sharing free printable recipe cards you can also include with the gift. (See Step Four below.)

This Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies.

Step One: Make the Mix

To make four 4-ounce size mason jarsThis Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies., combine the following ingredients in a small bowl:
• 2/3 cup fine sea saltThis Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies.
• 1/3 cup dried parsleyThis Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies.
• 3 Tbsp paprikaThis Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies.
• 3 Tbsp onion powderThis Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies.
• 3 Tbsp garlic powderThis Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies.
• 3 Tbsp dried rosemaryThis Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies.
• 3 Tbsp ground black pepper

This Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies.

Step Two: Add Mix to Jars

Using a tablespoon, evenly divide the all-purpose seasoning mix among four 4-ounce size mason jarsThis Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies..

This Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies.

Step Three: Decorate the Gift Jars

Cut out holiday-themed paper in circles the same size as the mason jar’s lid. Then, place the paper on top of the lid and seal the jar with the ring. To make it even more festive, add a decorative ribbon and gift tag. A few jingle bellsThis Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies. also add to the fun and festivities!

This Season's Greetings Mason Jar Gift is a delicious savory all-purpose seasoning mix that's perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood and veggies.

Step Four: Spread Some Holiday Cheer!

My favorite way to give this adorable mason jar gift is to include an easy recipe that uses this savory all-purpose seasoning mix. That way, my gift recipients have a delicious way to put this seasoning mix to good use!

To make it easier for you, I’m providing free recipe cards that you can include with this homemade gift in a jar. I like to tuck the recipe card into our family greeting card, and then place the jar of seasoning mix into a recycled gift bag along with our holiday card to make it easier to transport the gift. Then, we have fun delivering this delicious gift to our friends, neighbors and family.

Looking for more homemade holiday gift recipes?
Then be sure to check out “Delicious Homemade Holiday Gifts in a Jar.” Merry Christmas!

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Simple & Savory Watermelon Salsa

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Hold the tomatoes … this summertime salsa is simply sensational!

There are so many delightful ways to enjoy the refreshing taste of watermelon, like this super easy and flavorful Watermelon Salsa!

September is peak season for watermelons here in Sunny California, and in most places across the U.S. too! And as much as we love a cold, juicy slice of melon on a hot summer day, there are so many other delightful ways to enjoy this refreshing summertime fruit, like this super easy and flavorful Watermelon Salsa!

It’s the perfect addition to spicy grilled meats and seafood, like our favorite Grilled Shrimp Skewers. And of course, this fruit-acular salsa is delicious all on it’s own with a side of tortilla chips … Or for those of us who are grain-free, a side of crispy plantain chips! (Mmm! A real favorite of mine!)

Wait! Hold the chips! If you’re doing Whole30, you’ll need to forgo the honey (as noted in the recipe) and those chips too! Remember, packaged plantain chips are NOT Whole30 compliant (sorry)! The good news is, this sweet-n-savory watermelon salsa goes beyond an appetizer … it also makes a delicious accompaniment to salads, seafood and poultry dishes, like my Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken. So pile it on to your favorite Whole30 dishes and enjoy! Yum!

There are so many delightful ways to enjoy the refreshing taste of watermelon, like this super easy and flavorful Watermelon Salsa!

P.S. Watermelon isn’t just refreshing, it’s nutritious too! High in vitamins C and A, this summertime favorite helps boost your immune system. And it’s also loaded with lycopene, one of the most powerful antioxidants noted for lowering the risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease.

There are so many delightful ways to enjoy the refreshing taste of watermelon, like this super easy and flavorful Watermelon Salsa!

Tasty Melon Tips!
Selecting a juicy and flavorful melon is easy, if you know what to look for …
• A creamy yellow spot … this means the melon was allowed to rest on the ground and fully ripen before being harvested.
• Heavier than it looks … the heavier the melon, the juicer the slices. Compare a few melons of similar size, and chose the one that’s the heaviest.
• Uniform in shape … it’s not how round the melon is that count, but whether the shape is symmetrical. An irregular shaped melon usually indicates poor growing conditions, which results in less flavor.

There are so many delightful ways to enjoy the refreshing taste of watermelon, like this super easy and flavorful Watermelon Salsa!

Even More Delicious Ways to Enjoy Watermelon!
Trying to use up a monster-size melon? Here’s a few more tasty ideas:
• Sensational Salad … Use cubed watermelon in place of tomatoes for a delightful and refreshing summer salad.
• Refreshing Melon-ade Pops … place chunks of watermelon in popsicle molds and then fill with fresh-squeezed lemonade. Freeze solid and serve to smiling faces.
• Fire Up the Grill … Lightly brush thick-sliced melon with olive oil and sear on a hot grill for 3-5 minutes. Then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Or cut the melon into large cubes and add to skewers with chunks of mango and pineapple. Lightly brush with oil. Then, grill and serve as a side dish at your favorite barbecue.

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Watermelon Salsa (Whole30 option)

Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fine-diced seedless watermelon
  • 1 cup fine-diced mango
  • 1 cup fine-diced kiwi, cucumber or avocado
  • 1/2 cup fine-diced red onion
  • 2 tsp fine-diced jalapeño
  • 3 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp minced basil
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp raw honey (omit for Whole30)
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, add the fine-diced watermelon, mango, kiwi, onion and jalapeño. Sprinkle top with minced herbs, lime zest and salt. Drizzle in lime juice and honey (omit honey for Whole30).
  2. Gently fold the ingredients together until combined.
  3. Makes a wonderful condiment to top grilled meats and seafood like our favorite Grilled Shrimp Skewers.
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