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Cranberry Strawberry Jam is the perfect, hearty combination of tangy and sweet. Don’t just save it for your Thanksgiving table – this easy strawberry cranberry jam recipe with chia seeds is great year round as a healthy topper.

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I really love cranberries, but like most people, I tend to only think of them in the fall months.

But healthy fresh cranberry recipes are delicious, and this cranberry strawberry jam is no different!

It’s so unique and kind of half sweet and half cranberry chia jam like.

It’s great over toast or biscuits and rolls, on baked pomegranate cranberry oatmeal, on sandwiches, Thanksgiving leftovers and more.

If I’m being honest, I don’t think cranberries get enough credit. I love the tartness of this cranberry pomegranate juice smoothie.

They are pretty darn good, once you get past their tartness and this cranberry strawberry sauce will make you a believer. 

When you boil them down though (like we’re doing today!), they get a little sweeter and this strawberry cranberry jam comes to life.

Why You’ll Love Cranberry Strawberry Jam

• Less sugar than normal cranberry sauce – While we did use maple syrup (we do need some sweetness to balance the tart), this cranberry strawberry chia jam recipe uses much less sugar than normal.
• Extra fiber – Thanks to the chia seeds addition, cranberry strawberry jam has extra fiber, protein and other nutrients! I love adding chia seeds to recipes like chocolate cherry chia pudding, banana chia seed pudding or banana chia bread.
• Great for holidays and leftovers – I know canned cranberry sauce or homemade cranberry jam is a staple on Thanksgiving and holiday tables, and this cranberry and strawberry sauce does not disappoint for binging out holiday flavors – it’s great as a Christmas jam too!
• Easy to make– No need to be intimidated about making your own cranberry chia jam – it’s ready in under 30 minutes, so very doable!

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make a flavorful cranberry strawberry jam!

• a bag of frozen or fresh cranberries – While you can use frozen fruit, I much prefer the texture of fresh cranberries!
• frozen or fresh strawberries
• maple syrup or honey
• chia seeds – Chia seeds are not only a huge nutrient-booster, but they help thicken this cranberry strawberry jam without relying on pectin powder!
• lemon juice
• water
• orange zest, optional
• other spices – cinnamon, cloves, thyme, all-spice, etc. Personalize it how you like!

Once you see how easy it is to make your own strawberry chia jam, you’ll realize there’s no need to buy canned cranberry sauce.

Just make your own healthy cranberry strawberry jam instead!

Firstly, wash your cranberries and strawberries.

Then, you’ll combine all ingredients (cranberries, strawberries, maple syrup, chia seeds, and lemon juice) in saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add any water to cover the berries.

Bring to a boil and then simmer, making sure to stir occasionally, until the cranberries begin to pop and burst.

Then, let the sauce sit and thicken! If you choose to add cinnamon or other spices, like cloves or all-spice, you can do that now.

The cranberries will start popping, and when they have all popped and thickened the sauce, you know you are done.

How to Serve Strawberry and Cranberry Jam

The addition of chia seeds adds so much texture goodness and nutrition to this healthy strawberry cranberry jam.

It’s almost like a chia jelly, and goes great on crackers, fruit, chocolate and more.

It’s a great Thanksgiving snack for kids that goes on so much and adds extra nutrients.

Chia seeds are a fabulous way to add some extra fiber, Vitamin C, and heart healthy omega 3’s, and thicken things up.

However, if you don’t love all the clumps, you can use a potato masher to break some of them up and thin it down.

Here are some of my other favorite ways to use it.

• Make a peanut butter and strawberry chia jam sandwich – delicious!
• Hot oatmeal or a strawberry baked oatmeal topping, or even a way to season high protein overnight oats
• Layer it on yogurt parfaits
• Add it to your favorite greek yogurt smoothie recipe
• Add it to toast! I find that when combined with something creamy and high protein (yogurt, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese), it’s a match made in heaven – it’s among the best toast topping ideas!
• Topping for gingerbread protein pancakes or waffles
• Water it down as a salad dressing

How to Store Cranberry Strawberry Sauce

While there are so many options to think beyond the box with this thick and delicious cranberry strawberry jam, you want to store it properly so it lasts.

Store in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Other Holiday Recipes

• Gingerbread Oatmeal
• Chocolate Pomegranate Energy Bites
• Sheet Pan Maple Roasted Vegetables
• Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash Salad
• Cod Sliders with Cranberry Chutney

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Yield: 6

Healthy Cranberry Strawberry Jam

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Cranberry Strawberry Jam is the perfect, hearty combination of tangy and sweet. Don't just save it for your Thanksgiving table - this strawberry cranberry jam recipe with chia seeds is great year round as a healthy topper.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 12 oz. bag fresh or frozen cranberries (about 3.5 cups)
• 1 pint strawberries
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
• 3 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• ½ cup water (optional)

Instructions

1. Wash cranberries and wash and slice strawberries.
2. Combine cranberries, strawberries, maple syrup, chia seeds, and lemon juice in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add water if needed (just to cover the berries).
3. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to pop and burst. The sauce will begin to thicken after 15-20 minutes.
4. Let sauce cool before serving & enjoy!

Notes

You can store in the fridge for up to a week!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 155Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 7mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 5gSugar: 25gProtein: 2g

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