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How to Make Chia Seed Jam
Decadent and healthy jam in minutes. That's the magic of chia seeds!
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 1 pint approx.
Calories: 593 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, plums, pears, peaches, etc.
- ¼ cup maple syrup honey or other sweetener of choice, more or less to taste
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Clean and process your fruit, removing stems/seeds as needed.
- Set a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the fruit and sweetener (start with a little; you can always add more later).
- Heat fruit, stirring occasionally, until it begins to liquify, 5-15 minutes depending on your fruit. Allow the fruit to come to a boil, and let it continue to boil until it begins to break down and form a saucy consistency, about five minutes. If nccessary, carefully mash fruit with a fork or masher until it reaches the consistency you'd like.
- Taste your jam and see if you want to add more sweetener. Add a tablespoon at a time until you hit the right sweet note for your tastes.
- Stir in the chia seeds and let cook for another minute. Stir again, remove from heat, and let sit until thick, about 10 minutes. If the jam seems a little thin, add another teaspoon or two of chia seeds, stir, and let sit for another 10 minutes, but keep in mind that he jam will continue to thicken as it cools.
- To store, place in an airtight jam jar or other container, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Can also be frozen for up to two months.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
593kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
131g
(44%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
683mg
(20%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
99g
(198%)
Vitamin A
1383IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
262mg
(26%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1pint approx.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 593
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 593kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 131g | 44% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 683mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 99g | 198% |
| Vitamin A | 1383IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 262mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.