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- 2 cups berries, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of your choice (sugar, maple syrup, honey) IF needed
Instructions
- Heat the fruit in a small saucepan over medium-heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is heated through and begins to break down and bubble. Use a spoon or potato masher to mash the fruit to your desired consistency.
- Stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice until combined. Then taste, and stir in 1 tablespoon maple syrup if needed – most berries are sweet enough no added sugar is needed.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. The jam will thicken considerably as it cools.
- Give the jam one one final good stir. Then serve immediately or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
*This chia jam is great on toast with nut butter. It’s also fantastic in yogurt and chia pudding. Try it on pancakes and waffles too!
*Fruits that work well in chia jam: Berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries). Not yet tried, but I know they’d be good – cherries, peaches, plums, pineapple, and kiwi – any juicy fruit. (And with pineapple and kiwi, taste test before to make sure you’ve got a sweet one!)
*Optional Add-ins: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, lemon zest (for a little more tang!), a pinch of spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, or nutmeg).
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Condiments