Carrageenan Free Mixed Berry Chia Jam
Most store-bought jams and jellies rely on stabilizers and thickeners that can include carrageenan, making the label-reading process genuinely exhausting. This homemade berry spread sidesteps all of that with a short, clean ingredient list you can actually trust. Fresh or frozen mixed berries — blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or whatever combination you love — cook down into a glossy, jewel-toned base that smells absolutely incredible. Chia seeds do all the thickening work naturally, swelling as the jam cools to create that perfect spreadable consistency without any additives. A touch of honey adds gentle sweetness, lemon juice brightens everything up, and a pinch of cinnamon gives it a subtle warmth that makes it taste far more complex than the effort involved. You can leave it chunky and rustic or mash it smooth depending on your mood, and it sets up beautifully in the fridge within an hour. Slather it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it over oatmeal — this is the kind of simple, wholesome recipe you'll come back to every single week.
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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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