Easy Chia Jam
Just berries and chia seeds makes for the healthiest jam ever! Spread it on toast, pancakes, cornbread, sandwiches, etc.
Servings 3 cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen berries
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- maple syrup, honey, orange or lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Put the frozen berries in a large bowl. Let them thaw completely, either by microwaving them for about 3-5 minutes, or letting them sit on the counter for about 3 hours.
- You can add a few tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, if desired, to make it perfectly sweet to your taste. A tablespoon of lemon juice , orange juice, or orange juice concentrate adds some depth of flavor, too.
- Mash the berries with the back of a large spoon, a potato masher, or a fork. Stir in the chia seeds. Let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or until thick and the chia seeds are completely gelled and soft, not crunchy. Keeps in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
