Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped fresh fruit
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons agave, maple syrup, or sugar (optional)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: Remove stems and slice in half. You can use any other fruit but recommend those with a high water content (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, but can also do peaches, apples etc)
- Cook the fruit down: Transfer the fruit to a saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook until the fruit begins to break down and takes on a syrupy consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Mash the fruit with a fork or potato masher, until you achieve the desired consistency. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sweetener and lemon juice. Add more as needed. If you’d like to add vanilla or another extract, do so now.
- Stir in the chia seeds. Add the chia seeds and stir to combine.
- Allow the jam to thicken. Let the jam stand for 5 minutes or more, until thickened. If you want it thicker, stir in more chia seeds 1 teaspoon at a time. The jam will further thicken once set in the fridge.
- Storage. Once the jam has come to room temperature, transfer it to a jar or other container. Store in the fridge for about 3 wks. (I’ve had mine for that long, still good!) The jam can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before using.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Flatbread
- Cuisine: Lunch/Dinner/Appetizer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8