Description
A simple and healthy recipe for homemade chia jam using your favorite fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of your choice of fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- A small pinch of salt
Instructions
- Begin by placing the fruit in a medium-sized saucepan and adding the honey or maple syrup. Heat over medium flame, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes until the fruit softens and releases its natural juices.
- Once the fruit has cooked down, use a fork or a potato masher to crush it to your preferred texture.
- Incorporate the chia seeds, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt into the fruit mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure everything is well combined.
- Allow the mixture to rest for approximately 10 minutes, giving the chia seeds time to swell and thicken the spread. For a thicker consistency, let it sit for a longer period.
- Carefully transfer the spread into a clean jar or container and place it in the refrigerator. The spread will continue to firm up as it cools down.
Notes
- This delightful spread serves 8.
- Perfect for topping your morning toast or adding to yogurt.
- Enjoy the burst of fruity flavor with the added health benefits of chia seeds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: How To Make Healthy Homemade Chia Jam