Description
This Raspberry Chia Jam is a quick and healthy alternative to traditional jams, requiring no cooking and bursting with fresh raspberry flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious spread that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Raspberries
- 2–3 tablespoons Chia Seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons Sweetener (Maple Syrup, Honey, or Agave)
- ½ tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Raspberries: Place 2 cups of raspberries in a medium-sized bowl. If fresh, rinse and pat dry; if frozen, ensure they are fully thawed. Gently mash the raspberries with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency.
- Combine Ingredients: Add 2-3 tablespoons of chia seeds, 1-2 tablespoons of your chosen sweetener, and ½ tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the bowl with the mashed raspberries.
- Stir Thoroughly: Mix everything together well, ensuring the chia seeds are evenly distributed throughout the raspberry mixture.
- Let It Sit and Thicken: Cover the bowl and let it sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb liquid and thicken the mixture.
- Adjust and Enjoy!: After chilling, stir the jam and check the consistency. Adjust with a splash of water or more lemon juice if too thick, or add more chia seeds if too thin. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed before transferring to a clean jar.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: You can customize the sweetness with different sweeteners and add flavor variations like vanilla extract, cinnamon, or other berries. Adjust the consistency by adding more chia seeds or liquid as needed.