Blackberry Chia Jam
Blackberry chia jam made with 4 simple ingredients and lower in sugar than traditional jam.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh blackberries or frozen
- 2-3 tsp lemon juice or orange juice
- 2.5 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup more to taste
Instructions
- Add blackberries and lemon juice to a medium saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, breaking down berries with a spoon, spatula or potato masher as they cook.
- Once fruit is bubbling, cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until juices are slightly reduced.
- Remove from heat. Stir in honey and chia seeds. Allow to cool/thicken for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a jar for storage.
Notes
Nutrition facts are based on about 2 cups of blackberry chia jam. Note that your final yield will depend on berries and amount of moisture lost while cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg
