Chicken 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. It comes together with just a handful of wholesome ingredients — fresh or frozen berries, honey, lemon juice, a touch of cinnamon, and chia seeds — so you always know exactly what's going into the jar. Store-bought jams can hide surprising additives, but making your own means total control over every spoonful. The chia seeds do the heavy lifting here, naturally thickening the jam as it chills without any pectin or fuss. You can mash the berries as much or as little as you like, landing anywhere from a rustic, chunky spread to something silky smooth. Spoon it over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or dollop it onto oatmeal — honestly, the options are endless. Once you see how easy it is to make, you may never reach for a store-bought jar again.
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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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