Raspberry Chia Jam
For a healthier spread, why not try out this delicious Raspberry Chia Jam? It's easy and can be sweetened naturally for a low sugar jam
Ingredients
- 250 gm fresh or frozen raspberries (NOTE 1)
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 4 tbsp agave syrup (more or less, adjust to taste) (NOTE 2)
- 3 tbsp chia seeds (NOTE 3)
Instructions
- Place the raspberries, lemon zest, and agave syrup into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir regularly, using a wooden spoon to help crush and break down the raspberries for 5 to 8 minutes. Allow the mixture to come to a boil then remove it from the heat.
- Stir the chia seeds into the raspberry mixture and combine well, then let the jam rest at room temperature for an hour. The jam should've thickened to a spreadable consistency but it won't set firm and jelly-like. However, the chia seeds will continue to absorb the moisture and thicken the jam, making it slightly thicker when stored in the fridge. If the jam is still too runny for your liking add a little more chia seed and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Notes
(NOTE 1) Raspberries - Frozen or fresh raspberries will work in this Chia Jam or you could use other berries that are easy to break down, like blueberries or blackberries.
(NOTE 2) Agave syrup - I used agave syrup to sweeten my jam, but you could use honey, maple syrup, date syrup, or stevia as a natural sweetener. Regular sugar would also work if preferred. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
(NOTE 3) Chia seeds - Black or white chia seeds will work. Supermarkets usually stock chia seeds in their healthy food section.
Serving suggestions - Serve on toast, scones, pancakes, ice cream or cakes the same way you would use jam but keep in mind it won't set firmly.
Leftovers - Allow the Chia Jam to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer into a sterilised air-tight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
I've used a third-party application to calculate the calories and nutritional information, so please use this as an approximate guide only.
Cooking measurements are in Australian standard spoon and cup measurements. For specific details and conversions, visit our Australian Cooking Measurements page.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.5mg