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We all love jam! And if you’re trying to limit your sugar intake these days, it tends to be on the naughty list! But this Jumbleberry Chia Seed Jam is the perfect compromise, not only is it a healthier option as it uses date syrup instead of processed sugar, but it’s bursting with flavour and the energy boosting chia seeds give it a lovely jammy texture too!
Jumbleberry Chia Seed Jam
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Jumbleberry Chia Seed Jam is a healthier, quicker and easier alternative to traditional jam.
Author: Sara
Recipe type: preserves
Ingredients
- 500g Mixed berries (I used frozen - but fresh would be even better!)
- 3 tbsp date syrup (you could also use maple syrup or honey)
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- This is such a simple recipe and really only requires mixing the ingredients over a gentle heat for less than 20 mins.
- If you are using frozen berries, start by defrosting them gently in a deep heavy pan, add the syrup or honey of your choice and stir in the chia seeds.
- Allow the jam mixture to thicken as it gently bubbles.
- The chia seeds give it a lovely gooey jam texture that is often missing in other low sugar jam recipes.
- It is best to make this sort of jam in smaller batches as without the higher sugar content it will only keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks
- But it is so useful for desserts, pancakes and breakfasts it won't last long!.
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So we’re told that chia seeds are good for us – and here’s why…
- contains 3 times more iron than spinach.
- 3-5 times more calcium than milk.
- 8 times more omega 3s than salmon.
- 15 times more magnesium than broccoli.
- 3 times more anti-oxidants than blueberries.
- Twice the potassium than a banana.
- Fantastic for skin hair and nails.
- Protects brain & heart.
- Maintains healthy bones & teeth.
This was great! I added frozen peaches as well and a little extra honey with a dab of lemon juice. My teenagers loved it!!!!
That sounds delicious! I bet that disappeared quickly!
Thanks for sharing at Let’s Get Real Link Party. This sounds delicious. Actually would be great on a homemade ice cream of strawberries and yogurt. Yum.
Thanks for hosting! I must make some strawberry ice cream urgently!
Love how easy and delicious this sounds!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for hosting 🙂
I’ve never made my own jam – this looks simple & delicious!Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty 🙂
The good thing about the Chia jam is it’s so quick and easy – go on, have a go! thanks for hosting too!
I really need to try making homemade jam sometime, this looks so much better then the store bought stuff. Yum!
This looks amazing. I love that you added chai seeds and I´m definitely going to try this. Great to be able to connect through the Munching Mondays link party 🙂
Thanks Johlene, It’s a great link party! thanks for stopping by 🙂
This looks soo yummy!! Visiting from the Link Party Palooza.
Thanks Amanda, Yes it is really good! And guilt free too!
Ooo! This looks good! I like the term “jumbleberry” LOL that’s fun! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again on Friday!
Thanks for hosting! 🙂
I love finding ways of using Chia seeds. Thanks for the reminder list of all its fantastic properties. Great site too!