Description
This Easy Chia Seed Very Berry Jam is a healthy, naturally sweetened fruit spread made with blueberries, cranberries, and chia seeds. Perfect for toast, yogurt, or as a topping, it requires minimal ingredients and cooks quickly on the stovetop, thickening naturally thanks to the chia seeds. It’s a delicious way to enjoy a homemade berry jam without added refined sugars.
Ingredients
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Fruits
- 1 1/3 cups frozen blueberries (6.7 oz)
- 2/3 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen) (2.3 oz)
Other Ingredients
- 1 1/3 tablespoons water
- 1 1/3 tablespoons chia seeds (0.5 oz)
- 1 1/3 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Heat Berries: Add the blueberries, cranberries, and water to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. This will take about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Simmer and Mash: Simmer the berries for 5 minutes, stirring often. As they soften, use a wooden spoon or fork to mash about half of the berries to release their juices and create a jam-like texture.
- Add Jam Ingredients: Stir in the chia seeds, maple syrup, lemon juice, and salt, then continue to simmer while stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3 to 4 more minutes.
- Cool and Thicken: Remove the saucepan from heat. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools. Serve warm or chilled as desired.
Notes
- Can be served warm or chilled.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If a smoother texture is preferred, mash the berries more thoroughly or pulse briefly in a blender after cooking.
- Maple syrup can be adjusted for sweetness to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
