Sugar Free Jelly with Raspberries and Chia Seeds
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Sugar Free Jelly with Raspberries and Chia Seeds
Description
This sugar free jelly features raspberries cooked gently over medium heat with chia seeds, lemon juice, and pure maple syrup. The chia seeds act as a natural thickener, absorbing liquid during the simmer to create jelly texture without added pectin or large amounts of sugar. Lemon juice adds brightness and helps preserve the jelly, while maple syrup provides a mild sweetness that complements the berries.
The jelly is cooked until it thickens and the raspberries are mashed, then cooled before being sealed into jars for refrigeration. It retains a slightly textured consistency from the seeds and fruit pieces, offering a fresh berry flavor with a subtle natural sweetness.
Use this jelly as a sugar-free spread for bread, pancakes, or yogurt, or as a topping for desserts. The absence of refined sugar makes it suitable for those looking to reduce sugar intake without sacrificing flavor.
Make sure to stir frequently during cooking to avoid burning, and allow the jelly to cool completely before sealing the jars. The jelly is best refrigerated and used within a week, or frozen for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raspberry
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
Instructions
- First, add all ingredients to a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir ingredients together and bring to a light boil. Stir every 30 seconds or so to prevent burning.
- Turn heat down to a light simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until jelly has thickened. Mash raspberries with a spoon if they're still intact.
- Then, remove from heat and pour jelly into jars.
- Once cooled completely, seal jars. Store in fridge.
Notes
- Thaw frozen raspberries completely and drain excess liquid before cooking to improve jelly consistency.
- Stir the jelly mixture every 30 seconds during cooking to prevent burning.
- For a thinner jelly, mash the raspberries well with a spoon or fork while simmering.
- Allow jelly to cool completely before sealing jars to ensure proper preservation.
- Store jelly in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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