Chia Seed Jam Recipe
The fastest and easiest way to get that subtly sweet tart flavor of a berry jam without any refined sugar and a huge nutritional boost from chia seeds is this Chia Seed Jam.Makes about 1½ cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups any kind of berries, e.g. blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries washed and prepped
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1-4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Place 2 cups of berries or other fruit in saucepan over medium heat, making sure to keep an eye on it and stirring so the fruit doesn't burn. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, mashing the berries with the back of your stirring spoon or a potato masher.
- Remove cooked berries from heat. You can leave the berries in the pot. Stir in 1 tablespoon each of maple syrup and lemon juice. Taste and add more maple syrup or lemon juice as needed, since berries have different levels of sweetness.
- Stir in chia seeds, then let it sit to "gel" for 10 minutes. Allow Chia Seed Jam to cool before transferring to glass jars for storage.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons