Blackberry Chia Jam
This four ingredient blackberry chia jam is a naturally sweet spread with less added sugar than store-bought options.
Servings 24 tablespoons
Calories 23kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen blackberries (or fresh, see notes)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about ½ lemon juiced)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or more, see notes)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat the blueberries and lemon juice over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until the blackberries are soft.
- Mash the berries with a potato masher or the back of a fork.
- Add the maple syrup and chia seeds. Cook on medium-low for another 5 minutes, until the mixture has thickened. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes.
- Pour into a jar and then place in the fridge. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools. Use as desired!
Notes
- If using fresh blackberries that aren’t very juicy, you may need a tablespoon or two of water in the first step to allow the berries to soften and mash.
- If blackberries are on the bitter or tart side, you may want to increase maple syrup to 3 tablespoons.
- This recipe makes about 12 ounces of blackberry chia jam, or around 24 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Calories: 23kcal