Raspberry Chia Jam
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Skip the store-bought stuff and make your own raspberry chia jam with just two ingredients in under 10 minutes! This homemade jam with chia seeds is not only quick to make but also packs all the fruity goodness of raspberries with the added benefits of fibre-rich chia. Perfect for topping toast, swirling into oatmeal, or adding a fruity layer to your desserts.
Equipment
- Airtight Jar
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- 100 g (½ cups) raspberries, (fresh or frozen)
- 40 g (¼ cups) chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest, approx. ½ orange, optional but recommended
- 60 ml (¼ cups) water
Instructions
Option 1: Stovetop (no setting time)
- Place a saucepan over low heat and add 100 g (½ cups) raspberries and 60 ml (¼ cups) water. Mash with a fork to combine raspberries and water.
- Add 40 g (¼ cups) chia seeds and 1 tbsp Orange zest Stir until all mixed in well.
- Heat on low for about 10 minutes or until thickened, stir occasionally to stop it sticking from the bottom. Serve immediately, or store in the fridge.
Option 2: Mash & Store (setting time)
- In a bowl, mash the 100 g (½ cups) raspberries and 60 ml (¼ cups) water until desired consistency.
- Stir in 40 g (¼ cups) chia seeds and 1 tbsp Orange zest
- Transfer to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to allow it to thicken.
Notes
Serve with:
Bagels, Toast, Overnight Oats, Baked Oats etc.
Storage
Store in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 14gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 3mg
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