Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
Chia jam is super quick and easy to make. It's sweet, thickened with chia seeds, and doesn't rely on pectin or sugar to set. In fact, if your fruit is sweet enough, you won't need any additional sugar at all.
Servings: 16 Tbsp.
Calories: 17kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberries
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice or orange juice
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the blackberries. Add the blackberries to a medium bowl and mash them with a fork. If you like some texture in your jam, don't mash the fruit too much.
- Mix in the chia seeds. Sprinkle the chia seeds over the mashed blackberries and stir until well combined. The chia seeds will absorb the fruit juices and thicken the fruit to a jelly-like substance.
- Stir in the lemon juice and maple syrup. Add the lemon juice and maple syrup (optional) and stir. Taste and add more lemon juice or maple syrup if needed.
- Chill. Transfer the chia jam to the refrigerator to thicken, for about 20 minutes. If the chia jam is not thick enough after that time, stir in more chia seeds, 1 tsp./4 g at a time.
- Store. Leftover chia jam keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer-term storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Notes
*Nutrition information is approximate and may contain errors. Please, feel free to make your own calculations.
*Nutrition information is calculated without optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1of 16 | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g