Vegan Raw Strawberry Jam – Vegan Recipes from VegKitchen

Published: May 31, 2022 · Updated: May 31, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

Have you tried raw vegan strawberry jam before? Only 3 ingredients are needed to make this thick, delicious and nutrient-rich strawberry jam. Vegan friendly and perfect for spreading on toast, waffles, crepes, pancakes and more.

If you are a strawberry lover, you must try it. Also, check out my 12 Chia Seed Pudding recipes to whip up too. Or learn how to make cherry pomegranate jam for the fridge. It’s also so tasty.

Chia seeds seemed like the perfect addition to this jam to transform the texture and of course give you extra nutrients and leave you feeling full and satisfied. I also have some delicious vegan strawberry recipes that you might be interested in.

This vegan raw strawberry jam recipe is…

• Made with 3 ingredients
• easy to do
• Perfect for using ripe strawberries
• Spreads well on bread and other items
• vegan
• vegetarian
• Naturally gluten free
• No dairy

How to make vegan strawberry jam

The complete steps for this vegan raw strawberry jam are on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. Here’s a quick tour of how it’s done.

1. Start by adding water and chia seeds to a bowl. Stir and let stand for 1 hour.
2. When the chia seeds are a thick paste, add the fresh strawberries and sweetener to a blender.
3. Blend until pureed.

Tips for making vegan raw strawberry jam

Blender or food processor

You’ll want to add all of your ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender. Then turn on and let it grind the mixture.

Scrape the sides

When blending, be sure to take a spatula and scrape down the sides and lift up any bits stuck to the bottom of the blender. Sometimes you’ll find that the berries splatter on the walls and don’t get mashed all the way.

Variations on raw vegan strawberry jam

fruit

So it’s made with strawberries, but you can easily swap it out for whatever fresh berries you like. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or any other fruit of your choice.

sweetener

So I used a liquid sweetener, but that is of course optional. If you don’t want to sweeten the jam, you don’t have any either. Or you can use maple syrup if you prefer.

Frequently asked questions about strawberry jam

How do I know my chia seeds are ready to puree?

You want your chia seeds to turn into a thick paste in the cup. As the chia seeds soak in the water, they will expand. And after an hour or so you will find that they have puffed up nicely and form a thick paste.

How to store this fresh jam?

You want to put the vegan jam in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Since there are no preservatives, it will spoil faster than a bottle of jam from the store.

Can strawberry jam be frozen?

To be honest, I have never frozen chia seeds in a jam. So I can’t say for sure if the texture will be different once it’s thawed and not frozen. I think the texture could change a bit. So if you try it, let me know in the comments.