Heart-Healthy Strawberry Confiture
Delight your taste buds while nourishing your heart with this irresistible Heart-Healthy Strawberry Confiture. Made with fresh, juicy strawberries, pure maple syrup, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this recipe skips refined sugars for a naturally sweet and wholesome treat. The addition of chia seeds brings a nutrient-packed boost, creating a perfectly thickened confiture without any artificial thickeners. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy, no-fuss recipe is perfect for spreading on whole-grain toast, swirling into yogurt, or as a topping for oatmeal. With a short prep and cook time, plus the ability to store leftovers for up to a week in the fridge, this guilt-free, homemade strawberry confiture is a must-try for healthy eaters and jam enthusiasts alike. Perfect for keyword searches such as "low-sugar strawberry jam," "healthy chia seed recipes," and "quick fruit preserves," this heart-healthy delight is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries, then cut them into halves or quarters depending on their size.
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, pure maple syrup, lemon juice, and water.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and begin to soften. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Use a fork or potato masher to gently mash the softened strawberries to your desired texture. Leave some chunks for a more rustic confiture or mash it smoother, depending on your preference.
Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chia seeds. Mix well to combine.
Allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes. The chia seeds will naturally thicken the confiture as it sits.
Transfer the confiture to a clean jar or airtight container, and let it cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator.
Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
333 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 879 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
