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Mixed Berry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam in a jar and swirled yogurt.

Mixed Berry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 15 (makes 3 cups)
Calories 34 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups berries fresh or frozen
  • 3-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice optional
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla powder or seeds from 1/2 of a vanilla bean

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine the berries, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, and the lemon juice (if desired).
    Combining blueberries and raspberries in a saucepan for Mixed Berry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture bubbles.
    Fresh mixed berries, including blueberries and raspberries, cooking in a stainless steel saucepan.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, mashing berries with a fork or potato masher.
    Fresh mixed berries cooking in a silver pot for berry compote or jam.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness with an additional tablespoon of maple syrup, if desired.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in the chia seeds, and cook for 10-15 minutes longer, or until the jam begins to thicken.
    Stirring chia seeds into Mixed Berry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla powder.
    Mixed Berry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam being stirred in a pot.
  • Transfer to a container and let cool to room temp, about 30-60 minutes. Jam will thicken further as it cools.
    Mixed Berry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam in a glass jar.
  • Use immediately or cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Mixed Berry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam
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