How To Make Chia Seed Jam
Our tutorial will show you how to make chia seed jam at home. It requires 10 minutes and 5 ingredients. Feel free to use any fresh or frozen fruit or any sweetener you have on hand.
Servings: 1 cup (240 ml)
Calories: 27kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh raspberries or any other fresh or frozen fruit
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3 tablespoon maple or agave syrup
Instructions
- Add raspberries and water to a saucepan and cook over medium-hight heat for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Use a fork or potato masher to mash the raspberries to your desired consistency.
- Add lemon juice, chia seeds and syrup. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Then taste and add more syrup if needed.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes (it will thicken considerably as it cools).
- Stir the jam one more time and serve immediately, or keep it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Feel free to use any sweetener you have on hand.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 2.9g
