Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam

A quick, spoonable jam of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, thickened with chia seeds. Chew Richberry first and the tart berries taste lusciously sweet.

Total time: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy

Mixed berry chia seed jam — Sweet moments, naturally.

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries
¾ cup chopped strawberries, stems removed
¾ cup raspberries
2 tbsp lemon juice (from about ½ lemon)
1 ½ tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp sugar

Directions

Cook the berries.
Stir the blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and lemon juice together in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring now and then, until the fruit breaks down into a runny, syrupy sauce.
Mash if you like.
For a smoother jam, crush any large pieces of fruit with the back of a wooden spoon or a fork.
Stir in the chia seeds.
Take the pan off the heat, stir in the chia seeds and leave for 10 minutes to thicken. Taste and add a little more lemon juice if needed.
Cool and store.
Let the jam cool to room temperature, then spoon it into a jar and refrigerate. It will keep thickening in the fridge.

Keep the jam in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 weeks.

Before you indulge

Use Miracle Berry

Just before eating, take 2–3 freeze-dried halves. Chew gently and let them linger for about 30 seconds.

Discard any pit if necessary.

Calorie savings

2 tbsp sugar = 97 calories

Good to know

Miraculin, the natural protein in miracle berry, can make sour foods like lemon taste sweet without adding sugar. For the best results, take 1–2 halves and follow the directions on your pack.

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