When I have a few extra minutes during the weekend I love to whip up a batch of chia jam to have for pbj and toast for the week, or to top off pancakes or yogurt bowls. This one is triple berry and it's over the top delicious - it only takes a few minutes and there's no pectin or gelatin required.
My secret to easy peasy jam making...frozen berries! Just add them to a pot with the tiniest bit of water (and the sweetener of your choice if you're using one), let them simmer down until they are very soft and the liquid has thickened slightly, mash them up, add chia seeds and give the mixture a good stir off the heat, let the mixture cool on the stove before transferring it to a jar. As it cools, the chia seeds will soak up the extra liquid from the berries and it will thicken nicely. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.
This "recipe" is great because it is totally customizeable to your preferences for the level of sweetness and the thickness you prefer. Chia seeds are HIGHLY nutritious and add some healthy Omegas and even some protein to your jam!
I recommend (greatly) using berries of some kind as they are already "seedy" by nature and help to disguise the texture of the chia seeds. You can also use an immersion blender to make a smoother jam if you'd like!
If you're looking for a place to start, try a TSP of sweetener and a TBS of chia seeds per cup of berries and then adjust as needed for your preferences.
ENJOY!
You can download an "easy to print" PDF of this recipe here!
Enjoy!
- Barb
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