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How to make Blueberry Chia Jam

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Blueberry Chia jam is refined sugar-free and makes a healthy alternative to everyday, conventional jam and conserves. It's quick and easy to make and uses just 3 wholesome and natural ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 376

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/2 cup blueberries frozen or fresh
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup adjust to taste

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • spatula
  • jar something that you can store the jam in

Method
 

  1. Add the fruit (1 1/2 cup blueberries) to the saucepan and put the saucepan on a low heat. If you are using fresh fruit you may need to add a tablespoon of water just to help the fruit begin to cook.
  2. Gently stir the fruit and as it begins to cook and the fruit starts releasing it's juices. At this point begin to mash it a little with either a wooden spoon or spatula to break the fruit down further.
  3. Once the fruit has made a nice juicy but not too thin puree, cook it for around 3 minutes.
  4. At the end of this time take it off the heat and allow it to cool a little.
  5. Stir in the chia seeds (1 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds) and maple syrup (3 tablespoon maple syrup) to taste. Leave it a few minutes for the jam to cool and the chia seeds to begin to swell.
  6. Once the chia jam has cooled, spoon it into a clean jar and seal with a lid. It will continue to thicken in the fridge.
  7. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week and use as a conventional jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 12gSugar: 58gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutritional Information is computer generated and is intended as a guideline only.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Use this Blueberry Chia Jam as you would conventional jams and conserves.

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