Description
This Raspberry Chia Jam is a game-changer for homemade spreads, capturing the bright, tangy essence of fresh raspberries without any cooking. It’s incredibly easy to make, packed with goodness, and ready in mere minutes!
Ingredients
- Fresh or Frozen Raspberries
- Chia Seeds
- Sweetener (Maple Syrup, Honey, or Agave Nectar)
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Optional: Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Raspberries: If using fresh, rinse under cool water and pat dry. If frozen, place them in a medium-sized bowl. Mash the raspberries using a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency.
- Combine with the Magic Ingredients: Add chia seeds, your chosen sweetener, and fresh lemon juice to the mashed raspberries. If using vanilla extract, add it now.
- Stir It Up: Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Let It Rest (Initial Bloom): Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid.
- Give It Another Stir: After resting, stir the jam again to break up any clumps of chia seeds and adjust sweetness or tanginess if needed.
- Refrigerate to Thicken: Transfer the jam to an airtight jar or container and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Spread
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: For a thicker jam, add more chia seeds or let it chill longer. Taste and adjust sweetness as raspberries can vary in natural sweetness. Frozen raspberries can be used without thawing.