Recipe

Chia seed fruit jam

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Total time:

15 minutes

Yield:

2 cups of jam

A simple, nutritious chia jam bursting with fresh fruit flavour and natural goodness!

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups (625 ml) frozen fruit of your choice (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mixed berries or peaches)
2 tbsp (30 ml) of chia seeds
2 tbsp (30 ml) of pure maple syrup

Preparation

Add all of the ingredients to a medium size pot. Stir to combine and bring to medium-high heat until it begins to bubble.
Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Use a potato masher to grind up the chunks.
Remove from heat and enjoy!

Please note: This jam will keep for about two weeks stored in a mason jar in your fridge.

Tip: This jam is excellent served over your favourite yogurt and homemade granola!

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