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jar of jam on a piece of wood surrounded by fresh berries and lemons.

Berries and Chia Seed Jam

LingLing Deng
Mix n match your favourite fresh or frozen berries to make this chia seed-based jam! Makes 1 cup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, sauces and dips
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cup berries of choice, dice fresh strawberries if using
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar or sweetener such as monk fruit sweetener
  • 1½ tbsp chia seeds
  • ½ lemon, juiced and zested

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to a saucepan on medium heat and simmer for 15-20mins while gently mashing the berries. If using frozen berries, add an additional 5-10mins of cook time.
    1½ cup berries of choice, ¼ cup granulated sugar or sweetener such as monk fruit sweetener, 1½ tbsp chia seeds, ½ lemon, juiced and zested
    all jam ingredients in a saucepan
  • Remove the saucepan from the stove and allow the jam to cool slightly before transferring to a sealable jar or container to chill in the fridge.
    jam ingredients mashed and cooked in a saucepan

Notes

Storage instructions

Store the jam in a sealable jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 
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