A tasty, low sugar jam made with chia seeds and lightly sweetened with your choice of sweetener. The chia seeds thickens this spread. This makes a small batch for the fridge - make a double batch and keep extras in the freezer - this preserve is not suitable for canning. Use your favourite fruit or combination. Makes about 2 cups.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chia seed, chia seed jam, jam, preserve
Servings: 2cups
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Getty Stewart
Ingredients
2cupsfresh or frozen fruit
1/4cupwater or juiceapple, orange or lemon juice
1Tbsphoney or other sweetener
2Tbspchia seeds3 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 minutes. For finer texture, use fork or potato masher to squish fruit.
Add honey and chia seeds. Stir frequently and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Taste (careful super hot) and adjust sweetness. Look at consistency - if you want it stiffer, add more chia seeds and cook for another 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool completely. Jam will thicken as it cools, thanks to the chia seeds.
Pour into jars, seal tightly and keep refrigerated for 1 week.
For longer storage, store in freezer.
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Notes
Store in the fridge for 1 week. Freeze extras.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 to can whether using a pressure canner or hot water bath. Nutrient Content is for 1 cup of jam