Brazil Nut 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 the fridge at all times. It comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of wholesome ingredients — berries, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and chia seeds — no pectin, no preservatives, and absolutely nothing to second-guess on the label. Store-bought jams can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared-facility warnings, so making your own puts you completely in control of what goes into the jar. The chia seeds do the heavy lifting here, naturally thickening the jam as it cools without any fussy canning techniques or special equipment. A little cinnamon and fresh lemon juice round out the berry sweetness with just enough warmth and brightness to make it taste genuinely special. Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it over oatmeal — it's endlessly versatile and keeps beautifully in the fridge once set.
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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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