Chia Jam 3 Ways
This chia jam is easy to make and a great alternative to grocery store jam!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Peach Chia Jam
- 1 pound of peaches peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons honey to taste
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Cherry Chia Jam
- 1 pound pitted cherries fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons honey to taste
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Berry Chia Jam
- 1 pound mixed berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons honey to taste
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Place the fruit, lemon juice, and honey in a medium pot with matching lid over medium heat and stir everything together. Cover the pot and let cook for 7-10 minutes, until the fruit is fully broken down and mushy.
- Mash the fruit with a potato masher, or puree with a blender if you'd like a more smooth consistency.
- Stir in the chia seeds, then pour into a container and refrigerate for at least two hours, until set, to let the jam cool and thicken.
Notes
- You can use maple syrup or coconut sugar in place of the honey, if desired
- Nutrition is for Peach Chia Jam
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg