How to make low-sugar chia seed jam in only 30 minutes
For this quick, low-sugar chia seed jam you will need only 30 minutes, and you'll get tasty, much healthier version of classic fruit jam that can be used in numerous combinations!
Ingredients
Variation no. 1 - Chia seed jam with strawberries and cherries
- 200 g strawberries (cleaned)
- 250 g cherries (pitted)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp rum
- a good pinch of tonka bean (freshly grated)
- pinch of salt
Variation no. 2 - Chia seed jam with frozen raspberries
- 450 g raspberry (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- pinch of nutmeg (freshly grated)
- few leaves basil (fresh)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
Variation no. 1 - Chia seed jam with strawberries and cherries
- Clean and cut the fruit to the desired size. Place the cherries, strawberries, rum, salt, and sugar in a pot on a medium-strong fire. Let it boil and don't forget to stir occasionally.
- Add vanilla extract and freshly grated tonka bean. Leave the jam to simmer on a low fire for another minute or two. Make sure it is sweet according to your taste; add sugar if necessary.
- Add chia seeds, stir well to combine with fruit, and let it simmer on low fire for about 5 minutes or until the jam thickens.
- When the jam is done, pour it into warm, sterilized jars, put the lid and allow it to cool to room temperature. Store it in the refrigerator. After once opened, you can keep it in the refrigerator for about a week.
Variation no. 2 - Chia seed jam with frozen raspberries
- The procedure is the same as with fresh fruit. Frozen fruits don't need to be thawed beforehand.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1123kcalCarbohydrates: 211gProtein: 21gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 1838mgFiber: 63gSugar: 134gVitamin A: 371IUVitamin C: 254mgCalcium: 632mgIron: 10mg
Nutritional information provided is an estimate based on ingredients data and should be used for informational purposes only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on factors such as portion size, preparation methods and ingredients used.