Healthy Blueberry Chia Jam - Low Sugar + No Pectin!
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Healthy Blueberry Chia Jam - Low Sugar + No Pectin!
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Delicious blueberry chia jam that's naturally sweetened, with hints of lemony tart flavour.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh blueberries or thawed frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest from approx. 1 large lemon
- ⅓ cup lemon juice from approx. 1 large lemon (the same lemon)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup optional
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
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Instructions
- Add the blueberries, lemon juice, zest, and maple syrup, (if using) to a medium sauce pot. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. You'll notice the blueberries start to burst.
- Then gently mash with a potato masher or large fork until roughly half the blueberries are mashed, leaving several chunks throughout.
- Increase the heat and boil for 5 minutes to reduce some of the liquid. Then turn off the heat and stir in your chia seeds.
- Transfer the blueberry chia jam to clean and dry jars and refrigerate or freeze.
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Notes
- You need 1 large lemon for both the zest and juice. Make sure to zest your lemon before juicing it.
- Don't overly mash the jam into a puree. Some blueberry pieces throughout will add nice texture.
- If the jam seems thin after boiling, not to worry. The chia seeds will absorb most of the excess liquid as it cools.
- For a smoother texture (if you don't like the chia texture), grind the chia seeds before adding them to the jam.
- Try it with other berries like raspberries and/or blackberries. Or try our strawberry version here.
- Store the jam in a clean glass jar/s in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months. I like to store it in 2 separate jars, one for the fridge and one for the freezer.
- Store the jam in a clean glass jar/s in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months. I like to store it in 2 separate jars, one for the fridge and one for the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
40cal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
23IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 40cal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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