Chia Seed Jam is an awesome addition to your back to school schedule! Enjoy on toast, in sandwiches, or even over ice cream!
It’s easy to get caught in the hustle and bustle of heading back to the classroom. I typically make a batch on Sunday afternoon’s and use it up throughout the week. Chia seeds are jam-packed with antioxidants, fiber, minerals, and are super straight-forward to prepare. In addition to this jam, we also enjoy them in Overnight Chia Pudding, my Peaches ‘n Cream Oatmeal, this Vegan Banana Bread, and Green Smoothie Bowls.
INGREDIENTS FOR CHIA SEED JAM:
This recipe utilizes five simple ingredients… how cool is that?! I actually made and photographed this recipe in partnership with Soli Organic, but I always love sharing on my own website as well. It’s just so versatile and tasty! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Raspberries
- Lemon
- Chia Seeds
- Maple Syrup or Honey
This is a tart, semi-sweet jam. If you’ve looked around my blog, you know I’m not the biggest sweets person. So this pucker-up version is right up my alley. I honestly can eat it by the spoonful.
SERIOUSLY… IT’S THIS SIMPLE TO MAKE:
- Heat fruit in a small saucepan, making sure to stir it around every minute or so. Once heated, use a fork to break down the fruit to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
- Add lemon juice, zest, basil and chia seeds to the heated fruit. Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Taste and add maple syrup or honey if you prefer a sweeter jam.
- Allow jam to cool for 5 – 10 minutes; it will thicken as it cools. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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- 5 – 7 Fresh Basil Leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 cups Fresh Raspberries
- Juice from ½ Lemon + a little Lemon Zest
- 2 Tbsp. Chia Seeds
- 1 tbsp. Maple Syrup or Honey, optional for sweetness
- Heat fruit in a small saucepan, making sure to stir it around every minute or so. Once heated, use a fork to break down the fruit to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
- Add lemon juice, zest, basil and chia seeds to the heated fruit. Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Taste and add maple syrup or honey if you prefer a sweeter jam.
- Allow jam to cool for 5 – 10 minutes; it will thicken as it cools. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
NOTES ON THIS RECIPE:
- The basil adds a subtle herb note that makes this jam stand out amongst the others. While it’s not a mandatory ingredient, I highly recommend trying it!
- If you’d like your jam to be sweeter, skip the lemon zest and add more maple syrup or honey.
- Agave syrup is another great sweetener for this recipe. Per the usual, use whatever sweetener you enjoy most!
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