Lupin 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 put on absolutely everything — toast, yogurt, oatmeal, you name it. The magic thickener here is chia seeds, which absorb the berry juices as the jam cools and create that perfect spreadable consistency without any pectin or additives. Store-bought jams can be a minefield of unexpected ingredients, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. A little honey rounds out the tartness of the berries, and a touch of cinnamon adds warmth that makes this taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. You can leave it chunky and rustic or mash it smooth — either way, it sets up beautifully after a chill in the fridge. It's genuinely one of the easiest homemade condiments you can make, and once you try it, the store-bought stuff is going to feel like a real downgrade.
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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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