Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam
A quick refrigerator jam made by thickening gently cooked mixed berries with chia seeds, lemon juice, and maple syrup.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the mixed berries and maple syrup in the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries release their juices and soften.
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Step 2
Mash the softened berries to the desired texture, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
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Step 3
Stir in the lemon juice and chia seeds until evenly distributed.
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Step 4
Let the jam stand, stirring once halfway through, until the chia seeds hydrate and the mixture thickens.
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Step 5
Transfer the jam to the storage jar, cool it briefly, then cover and refrigerate.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Use a clean container, refrigerate within 2 hours, and consume within 7 days. Discard if mold, fermentation, or an unusual odor develops.
Risk factors
- Cooked fruit mixture can cause burns
- The jam is not processed for shelf-stable canning