Chia Seed Jam
A tasty, low sugar jam made with chia seeds and lightly sweetened with your choice of sweetener. The chia seeds thicken this spread. Makes a small batch for the fridge or freezer. This preserve is not suitable for canning. Use your favourite fruit or combination.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen fruit
- 1/4 cup water or juice apple, orange or lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp honey or other sweetener to taste
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds 3 Tbsp ground
Instructions
- Combine fruit and water (or juice) in pot. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer until fruit breaks down, about 6-8 minutes. For finer texture, use fork or potato masher to squish fruit further.
- Remove from heat. Add honey and chia seeds. Taste (careful, super hot) and adjust sweetness to your liking.
- Let cool completely and be amazed at how the chia seeds thicken the jam as it cools.
- Once cool, pour into jars, seal tightly and keep refrigerated for 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
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Notes
Store in the fridge for 1 week. Freeze extras for 3 months.
Use your favourite fruit or combination of fruit. Fresh or frozen.
Swap honey with your favourite sweetener and add as much or as little as you'd like, it's just for flavour.
This jam is not safe for canning.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Iron: 2mg