Raspberry-Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free
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This healthy chia seed jam is not only bursting with omega-3 fatty acids, iron, fibre, and protein, but its fresh flavour beats any store-bought jam (in my humble opinion!). All you do is cook down frozen or fresh berries with chia seeds and a touch of sweetener. Pop it into the fridge to chill, and it'll thicken up just like traditional jam, but with a fraction of the sweetener and time. Who knew jam could be so healthy?
Yield
1 2/3 cups
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 heaping cups (10-ounces/300 grams) frozen raspberries
- 1 heaping cup (5-ounces/150 grams) frozen strawberries
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla bean powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Add the berries and syrup into a medium pot. Stir to combine and increase heat to medium.
- Simmer the berries, uncovered, until the water releases and they soften, stirring frequently, about 7 to 9 minutes.
- Mash the berries until mostly smooth (I use a potato masher) and stir in the chia seeds.
- Continue simmering, uncovered, over low-medium heat for another 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. If the chia seeds stick to the bottom, reduce the heat and stir well.
- Once the mixture has thickened a tiny bit (remember: most of the thickening happens in the fridge!), remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Transfer the jam to a bowl and chill in the fridge, uncovered, until the jam is cool. Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks. Cooled jam can also be frozen. Place into a freezer-safe zip bag in the freezer for easy storage for up to 1 month. Thaw on the counter or in the fridge overnight before use.