Chia Seed Jam with Fresh Fruit

Chia Seed Jam with Fresh Fruit
My easy and delicious chia seed jam can be made with various types of fruits/berries. Using the gelling power of these tiny little chia seeds we can transform a few cups of ripe fruit into a low-sugar, spreadable, spoonable jam in about 25 minutes. Great on waffles, on Buckwheat Crepes Savory or Almond Flour Pancakes Egg, swirl it into yogurt or oatmeal. So simple!
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Gluten Free, Low Carbs, Dairy Free, Oil Free, Yeast Free, Vegan, Egg Free, Nut Free

GF
Gluten Free
LC
Low Carbs
SF
Sugar Free
DF
Dairy Free
OF
Oil Free
YF
Yeast Free
EF
Egg Free
VG
Vegan
NF
Nut Free

Ingredients:

NameMetricUSTIP
Fresh Fruit/Berries, chopped300 gr2 cups
Chia seeds, plus more if needed30 gr2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice15 ml1 tablespoon
Maple Syrup, to taste15 ml1 tablespoon

Equipment:

Blender or hand mixer, optional

Steps:

  • Chia Seed Jam with Fresh Fruit
    Prepare the fruit (2 cups). Remove stems, pits, seeds, and skin from the fruit as needed. Chop large fruits into small pieces. Berries can be left whole.

    Prepare the fruit (2 cups). Remove stems, pits, seeds, and skin from the fruit as needed. Chop large fruits into small pieces. Berries can be left whole.

  • Chia Seed Jam with Fresh Fruit
    Transfer the fruit to a saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook until the fruit breaks down and becomes syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Mash the fruit with the back of a spatula or a potato masher, leaving it as smooth or as lumpy as you like.

    Transfer the fruit to a saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook until the fruit breaks down and becomes syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Mash the fruit with the back of a spatula or a potato masher, leaving it as smooth or as lumpy as you like.

  • Chia Seed Jam with Fresh Fruit
    Remove from the heat and stir in the maple syrup (1 tablespoon), lemon juice (1 tablespoon) and chia seeds. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust your jam as needed, because different kinds of fruit will yield different textures, flavors, etc.

    Remove from the heat and stir in the maple syrup (1 tablespoon), lemon juice (1 tablespoon) and chia seeds. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust your jam as needed, because different kinds of fruit will yield different textures, flavors, etc.

  • Chia Seed Jam with Fresh Fruit
    Once the jam has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a jar and store in the fridge for about 2 weeks. The jam will thicken further and become more set once completely chilled. The jam can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before using.

    Once the jam has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a jar and store in the fridge for about 2 weeks. The jam will thicken further and become more set once completely chilled. The jam can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before using.

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  • Chia Seed Jam with Fresh Fruit

    Chia Seed Jam with Fresh Fruit

    No-Cook Chia Jam:

    • Mash the fruit with a fork until pulpy and juicy, then stir in the rest of the ingredients. You can also combine all the ingredients in a blender, or use an immersion blender.
    • Blend until the jam is completely smooth.