Chia Seed Jam (in 10 minutes!)
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Chia Seed Jam (in 10 minutes!)
Description
Chia Seed Jam starts with simmering berries and pure maple syrup in a saucepan until the fruit breaks down and releases its juices. The heat concentrates the flavors while maintaining some chunkiness. Once the mixture has thickened slightly but remains somewhat liquid, chia seeds are stirred in to absorb moisture and develop the jam's gel-like consistency. After refrigerating for at least 4 hours, the jam sets enough to spread but stays soft.
This naturally thickened jam lacks added pectins and retains fresh fruit flavor with a balanced sweetness from maple syrup. It’s easy to adjust sweetness by varying the syrup quantity, and honey can be substituted if vegan option is not necessary. The jam has a bright, fruity taste and is suitable for topping toast, yogurt, or desserts.
The jam keeps for up to one week refrigerated, or can be frozen for longer storage. It is not recommended for canning due to safety concerns. Preparing small quantities in about 10 minutes of active cooking time makes it practical for occasional fruit preservation.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Berry about 8 ounces, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Pour the fruit and maple syrup into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the fruit to a simmer, gently pressing it with fork or spatula to help it break down.
- Let the fruit and maple syrup simmer together for 5 to 7 minutes, until the fruit is totally broken down. It should thicken slightly, but it will still be slightly runny after 7 minutes. That's exactly how it should be!
- Remove from the heat, then stir in the chia seeds. Pour the chia seed jam into an airtight glass jar, and let the jam chill in the fridge until thickened, at least 4 hours. This recipe makes roughly 6 ounces of jam, but it can make slightly less than that depending on how long you let the fruit juices simmer and evaporate.
- Homemade jam can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or you can freeze it for up to 3 months. I do not recommend canning it for safety reasons. (See the post above for details.)
Notes
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Honey can be used as a sweetener if a non-vegan option is acceptable.
- Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- Canning this recipe is not recommended for safety reasons.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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