Blackberry Chia Jam
The easiest way to make homemade jam when you've got lots of blackberries!
Servings: 12 about 12 ounces of jam
Calories: 17kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces blackberries about 2 cups
- 1 tablespoons chia seeds
- optional: 2-3 tablespoons of any sweetener honey, maple syrup, sugar, agave or stevia to taste
Instructions
- Rinse berries and remove any that are over-ripe. Place them in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. No additional water is needed, unless the berries don't give off much juice.
- Reduce heat to low, cover pot and let berries simmer for about 10 minutes or until softened.
- Remove from heat and mash berries with a fork. If a smoother jam is desired, puree them in a food processor and strain off any solids.
- Taste berries and add sweetener if necessary.
- Add chia seeds. Stir to combine well and let fruit cool for about 15 minutes.
- Spoon thickened jam into jars, and store for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
Notes
If you prefer a thicker jam, add an extra tablespoon or two of chia seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg