Raspberry Chia Jam

Have you considered making your own jam? We recently went berry picking and brought home a gallon of fresh raspberries, and one of the things we wanted to do was make our own jam. I didn’t want to add an excessive amount of sugar, and to be honest I’m not too well versed with canning foods and didn’t want my jam to go bad if I did something wrong, so I decided to make a small batch of Raspberry Chia Jam.





The chia seeds create a jelly texture, and the jam will keep well in the fridge for a week or two, so this is a great recipe for a healthy alternative to jam - and perfect to make in small batches. Raspberry Chia Jam is made with 3 simple ingredients, no processed sugar, and takes just five minutes to make. 

Here is my recipe for Easy Raspberry Chia Jam: 



Ingredients:
2 Cups Raspberries
4 Tbsp Chia Seeds
3 Tbsp Maple Syrup


Method:

Add all ingredients to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.

Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.

Let cool, then transfer to a jar to refrigerate.




My name is Alexandra Tugade. I am a mother of two beautiful, intelligent girls, and the wife of an amazing, supportive husband. I love to bake, dance around the living room with my kids, and I always appreciate a good pun. I live on coffee, laughter, hugs, and good food - and if I'm not whipping something up in the kitchen, you'll either find me at the gym, or running after my two princesses. I love sharing fun stories and helpful tips - feel free to spread the love and share my posts too.

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