Barley Free Mixed Berry Chia Jam
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this mixed berry spread is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in your fridge at all times. Store-bought jams can be a minefield of unexpected additives and grain-derived thickeners, but this one skips all of that entirely — the chia seeds do the thickening work on their own, naturally. As the jam cools, those tiny seeds absorb the berry juices and create a luscious, spreadable consistency without a single grain in sight. A touch of honey adds gentle sweetness, lemon juice brightens everything up, and a hint of cinnamon gives it a warmth that makes it taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. You can leave it chunky and rustic or mash it smooth depending on your mood — either way, it sets up beautifully after a quick chill in the fridge. Spoon it over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or dollop it onto oatmeal for a pop of color and flavor that feels genuinely homemade.
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8 servings
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen — blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- 1
Combine the berries, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries release their juices and begin to break down, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Use the back of a spoon or spatula to gently mash the berries to your preferred texture — leave some chunks for a rustic jam or mash thoroughly for a smoother spread.
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