Berry Chia Seed Jam
Chia seed jam has been my go-to quick-and-easy jam recipe for years. While not a traditional jam by any means, I certainly don’t miss all the refined sugar of traditional versions when I enjoy this fresh, vibrant spread. You can use any kind of berry you prefer, and have fun changing it up with different mix-ins like lemon juice or zest, orange juice or zest, vanilla bean seeds or extract, cinnamon, cardamom, and any other spices or extracts you enjoy. Since berries vary in terms of sweetness, feel free to adjust the sweetener to suit your own taste with each batch. You’ll be happy to know that chia seed jam also freezes well. I like to portion individual servings into a silicone mini-muffin tray, freeze them until they’re solid, and then pop them out and store them in a freezer bag. This way you can have chia seed jam ready anytime! Simply thaw it in the fridge or at room temperature. If I’m making overnight oats, I will often thaw a cube of chia seed jam in the fridge overnight while the oats thicken. Then it’s all ready for me to enjoy in the morning without any fuss. How’s that for easy?
