When my children were little I used to take them strawberry and raspberry picking. And, the majority of the time more ended up in their mouths than in their buckets. We love berries, and raspberries are my personal favorite. So, today I decided to take the beautiful raspberries I found at the market and make raspberry chia jam. My raspberry chia seed jam recipe has four simple ingredients and takes minutes to prepare.
In order to know what's in your jam or jelly, make your own at home.
WHAT ARE CHIA SEEDS AND WHY SHOULD I EAT THEM?
According to Healthline, chia seeds are a superfood.
Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is related to the mint.
Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans back in the day.
They prized them for their ability to provide sustainable energy. In fact, "chia" is the ancient Mayan word for "strength."
Despite their ancient history as a dietary staple, chia seeds became recognized as a modern-day superfood only recently.
In the past few years, they have exploded in popularity and are now consumed by health-conscious people all over the world.
Don't be fooled by the size — these tiny seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch.
A one-ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains (1):
- Fiber: 11 grams.
- Protein: 4 grams.
- Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are omega-3s).
- Calcium: 18% of the RDI.
- Manganese: 30% of the RDI.
- Magnesium: 30% of the RDI.
- Phosphorus: 27% of the RDI.
- They also contain a decent amount of zinc, vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine), and vitamin B2.
Furthermore, it is believed chia seeds actually have many health benefits:
- High in protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids
- Antioxidant
- Contain bone nutrients
- Reduces inflammation
- Reduction in blood sugar levels
- Lowers risk of heart disease
LET'S MAKE RASPBERRY CHIA JAM
First, you need fresh organic raspberries. Berries, for instance, are on the dirty dozen's list. So, if you want to keep it clean, make sure you buy organic berries.
I love raspberries, but if you aren't a raspberry fan, you can use strawberries instead. Once the raspberries are cooked down, which takes a matter of minutes, remove from the heat, and simply add three more ingredients:
- Fresh lemon juice
- Maple syrup
- Chia seeds
So, the next time you want fresh jam, make your own using your favorite berries and a few simple ingredients. Why grab a jar of jam at the store when you can have raspberry chia jam at home?
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Raspberry Chia Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh organic raspberries
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Place raspberries in a saucepan
- Heat on medium-low, stirring every few minutes for 8 minutes until raspberries are broken down.
- Remove from heat.
- Add lemon juice, maple syrup and chia seeds
- Stir to combine
- Allow to sit for 20 minutes; the raspberry chia jam will thicken as it sits
- Place in a container in the refrigerator and use within 1 week
- Raspberry chia jam is great on toast, a PB & J Sandwich or as a sauce over your favorite vegan ice cream.
Notes
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Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂
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Patricia A Isopi
Hi Kathy, I make this type of jam and love it. I make a large batch and freeze it in small jars. It's a great fruit sauce for dessert or grilling. I often use the frozen "3 berry mix" from Costco and add strawberries and cinnamon. Love you and your recipes.
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Patricia, thank you so much for the suggestion. I never thought to use the frozen berry mix. I buy it all the time for smoothies but never considered it for the jam. I love homemade jams and sauces. The cinnamon sounds fabulous. I will try that next time. Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it. And, I am so glad you are enjoying the recipes. Stay safe and healthy 🙂
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