Description
You’ll love this ultimate quick and healthy chia seed jam! Perfect with berries or cherries, this nutritious and delicious spread comes together in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh or frozen fruit (cherries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or a mix) - approximately 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (lime juice works too)
- 2 tablespoons raw honey (or sweetener of choice, adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Place the fruit, lemon juice, and honey in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer on low for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture bubbles and the fruit starts to break down. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the fruit to your desired consistency.
- Add Chia Seeds: Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the chia seeds until well combined. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the chia seeds to gelatinize.
- Refrigerate: For the best texture, store the jam in the refrigerator for a few hours. The longer it sits, the thicker and more “jammy” it gets. This jam will keep in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Notes
This recipe makes around 2.5 cups of jam. Serving size depends on how much you want to use. This recipe scales easily so make as much as you need.
