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A piece of wheat toast covered with nut butter and purple blackberry chia jam sits on a pottery plate.

Blackberry Chia Jam

Jani H. Leuschel
Excellent fridge or freezer jam that is perfect as a topping for toast, yogurt, and much more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Condiment, jams and jellies
Cuisine Any
Servings 8
Calories 28 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups blackberries
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds, powdered. Can also use whole chia seeds.
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, or other sweetener: honey, stevia, monk fruit, or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon, optional

Instructions
 Start Cooking 

  • Wash hands thoroughly, lathering with soap and rinsing under running water, before beginning the recipe.
  • Place fruit in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, mashing the fruit with a spoon or potato masher, until it is soft and bubbling, and some of the liquid released by the fruit has evaporated.
    (You should be able to see a clear mark on the bottom of the pan when you drag a spoon or spatula through the cooked berries.)
  • Remove from the heat and taste. Add maple syrup or another sweetener to your liking depending on the sweetness of the fruit.
  • Stir in the chia powder or seeds, the lemon juice, zest, and cinnamon, if using. Let cool for five minutes before stirring one more time.
  • Jam is ready to enjoy! Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator for a week or two, or keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Notes

Note: If you want to turn your chia seeds into powder, you can grind them in a spice grinder, a clean coffee grinder, or a food processor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TablespoonCalories: 28kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutrition Facts
Blackberry Chia Jam
Serving Size
 
1 Tablespoon
Amount per Serving
Calories
28
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.5
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
69
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
78
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
20
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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