Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

1. If you ae using fresh Strawberries, cut them into quarters and then place in a cooking pot on the stove-top. If you are using frozen Strawberries, directly put 2 cups into a cooking pot on the stove-top. Turn on the stove-top to a low setting. With a spatula gently mix the strawberries, every 30 seconds, to allow it to release its natural juices and sweetness; as well as to prevent the strawberries from burning. 

Cooking Tip: If you feel like your strawberries are taking a little longer to release its juices splash 2 tablespoons of water into your cooking pan, or microwavable bowl!

2. Use your spatula, fork, or the back of a spoon to mash the strawberries. Once your strawberries turn into a compote-like chunky substance ...and when your entire kitchen smells of the aroma of strawberries, add the chia seeds into your strawberry mixture. 

Cooking Tip: If you like a more smooth strawberry jam instead of a chunky strawberry 

jam keep mashing the strawberries until it is to your desired preference before adding the chia seeds.

3. Fold the chia seeds into the strawberry compote-like mixture, until the chia seeds combine with the strawberry jam to form your very own homemade strawberry jam! At this point do a taste test. If you want your jam to be a bit more sweeter you can either add Maple Syrup, or a little trick is to add a splash of Apple or Orange Juice!