Chia Seed Fruit Jam
Looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional jam? Try this easy recipe for chia seed jam, packed with nutrients and flavor.
Equipment
- Weck Jars or other favorite storage
Ingredients
- 2 cups Frozen Fruit Your choice of Raspberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, or Blackberry (we used raspberry in this recipe).
- 2 tablespoons Black Chia Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup for vegan
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the fruit over medium heat; using a potato masher crush the fruit to your desired consistency. Remove from the heat.
- Add chia seeds, lemon juice, and honey, and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Let the mixture cool for 20 mins; the jam will thicken as it cools.
- Pour into an air-tight container, and store for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
This recipe works best with berries of any kind, Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, and Blackberries. Fresh berries will also work well for this recipe, and there is no difference in taste from using frozen to fresh fruit.
If you don’t want to see the chia seeds, after the jam has cooled, blend in a blender, or with an immersion blender, until smooth. Then, decant into air-tight containers and refrigerate for up to 7 days.