Raspberry Chia Jam
This raspberry chia jam is a quick lower-sugar alternative to traditional jam made by thickening raspberries with chia seeds. It has a bright fruit flavor and soft spoonable texture, making it perfect for toast, yogurt, oatmeal, or everyday snacks.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh or frozen raspberries or fresh- about 3 cups
- 1 tbsp lemon juice lime juice or orange juice
- 2.5 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Add fruit to a medium saucepan with lemon juice. Heat over medium/low breaking down berries with a spoon or spatula.
- Once bubbling, cook fruit for 5-6 minutes until juices are slightly reduced.
- Remove from heat. Stir in honey or syrup and chia seeds. Allow to cool/thicken for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a jar for storage.
Notes
- Taste test before cooling. Add more sweetener ~1 tbsp at a time if it’s not sweet enough for you. Sweetness varies by berries.
- Don't skip the cooling time! This homemade chia seed jam needs at least 10 minutes of cool time to set and thicken. If it's not thickening up properly (sometimes berries are extra juicy!), add an additional ½ - 1 tbsp of chia seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.5mg
