Insanely easy and delicious mixed berry chia jam is the healthy spread you want to have on hand for your breakfast, dessert and snacks. It’s much lower in sugar than regular jam and packed with fibre. As well as being so simple to make, this tasty recipe is gluten free, dairy free and vegan friendly.
3tbsphoneyor any liquid sweetener of choice e.g. maple syrup, coconut syrup, rice malt syrup
1/4cupwater
2tspvanilla extract
Instructions
Add frozen berries, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla and a quarter cup of water to a saucepan.
Simmer the mixture over a moderate heat. As the berries start to defrost, stir the mixture firmly so the berries break down into smaller chunks and start to form more of a puree (that will become the jam!). At the same time, the chia seeds will start to swell and absorb the liquid in the saucepan.
Once the berries have dissolved to your liking, turn the stove off and let the mixture sit in the saucepan for 10-15 minutes while it cools. The jam will continue to thicken. Stir once or twice to make sure the chia seeds are fully incorporated.
Scoop the jam into a clean jar, seal and place in the fridge until it’s chilled. Then, it’s ready!
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