Description
This is a quick and easy way to whip up homemade Spiced Blueberry Chia Jam at any time. If you have a bag of frozen blueberries and chia seeds this is a must try. Plus, it is sweetened with organic maple syrup, this is a great way to monitor the sugar in your jam. This is perfect for those watching their sugar intake and for children. This is a recipe the whole family will enjoy. Experiment with this jam as a topper for many toasts, desserts, ice cream, sweet potatoes and yams.
Ingredients
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Spiced Blueberry Chia Jam
- 2 cups Frozen Wild Organic Blueberries
- 2 Tbsp Organic Chia Seeds
- 3/4 Tbsp Organic Lemon Juice
- 3 1/2 Tbsp Organic Maple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cardamon
- 1/8 tsp Ground Nutmeg
Instructions
Cooking Spiced Blueberry Chia Jam
- Heat a medium sauce pan on medium heat. Add the frozen wild blueberries. Stir constantly for 3 minutes to defrost the berries.
- Add the Lemon juice and continue to stir.
- As soon as the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes to reduce the liquid and mingle the spices.
- Set aside for about 10 minutes to cool.
- Transfer the jam into a blender or small food processor. Blend until the jam is thick (about 1 minute). Transfer into a small mason jar with a lid.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. After two weeks freeze the remaining jam in a freezer bag.
