Rasp(Berry) Chia Jam

Raspberry chia jam is an easy, healthy jam ideal for breakfast, chia Jam can be prepared with any berries like blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, or any of these combinations. Depending on the berry the taste differs. Raspberry jam is a combination of tangy and sweet. Chia seeds help to form a jam or jelly consistency. If the berries are not tart, then you can reduce the sweetener. A pectin-free homemade jam is done in few minutes.

Prepare in small batches and store for a week. For flavors add cinnamon, vanilla extract. You will love this easy-peasy recipe if you give it a try.

Food for the thought

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”

― Marcel Proust

Benefits of the ingredients (source)

Chia seeds are filled with calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, niacin, magnesium. All of these are very nutritional. Sometimes they even help control blood pressure.
Berries are high in antioxidants like anthocyanins, which may protect your cells from free radical damage.

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Steps for preparing Rasp(berry) chia jam

1. Saute berries till mushy
2. add chia seeds, sweetener, lemon juice, and then switch it off
3. Once cooled down transfer to the air-tight container and refrigerate.

Variations

Sweetener: stevia, maple syrup, sugar
Flavor: use vanilla extract, nutmeg, or cardamon
Berry: use any type of berries such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or cherries

Chia related recipes

Chia seed pudding with blueberries
Mango chia seed pudding
Carrot & Beet Chia seed pudding
Chia smoothie

Questions/Tips

Ways to use chia jam

You can use chia jam on an acai bowl, baked oatmeal cups, banana walnut bread, pancakes, or yogurt.

Can I use frozen berries?

Yes, but make sure to thaw the frozen berries before use.

Should I cook berries for jam?

Not necessarily. You can use fresh/frozen berries and blend sweetener, chia seeds, and lemon juice together but the shell life will be less.

How can I make my jam smooth?

If you don’t like whole chia seeds on the spread. You can pulse the jam coarsely.

Meal prep/ How to store Chia jam

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for a week. Alternatively, to freeze, you can add them to an ice cube tray for small portions. Once frozen transfer them to the Ziploc bag. It stays good for 45-60 days.

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