Chia Jam Food

CHIA SEED JAM

Steps:

• Soak chia seeds in water until mixture has a jelly-like texture, about 5 minutes.
• Heat raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat until berries are soft, about 15 minutes. Lightly crush berries with a fork or masher.
• Stir chia seed mixture into berry mixture. Remove from heat and let cool for at least 10 minutes.

RASPBERRY CHIA SEED JAM

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups raspberries, 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring and mashing the berries, until thickened, 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon chia seeds. Refrigerate until cool.

CHIA JAM

Steps:

• Add the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and honey to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the berries until they are soft and mushy, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Strain the cooked berries over a bowl and discard the solids. Stir in the chia seeds and set aside for 10 minutes.
• Spread the chia jam over your morning toast.

RASPBERRY CHIA JAM

Steps:

• Put the raspberries in a pan with the vanilla and honey, then cook over a low heat for 5 mins or until the berries have broken down.
• Stir through the chia and cook for 10 mins. Set aside to cool completely (it will thicken significantly as it cools). Spoon into a bowl or sterilised jar. Great on toast, swirled through porridge or in yogurt. Will keep in the fridge for up to one week.