Nutmeg Free Mixed Berry Chia Jam
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this mixed berry chia 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 spices and additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. Here, sweet mixed berries are cooked down with honey, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a touch of cinnamon — nothing more, nothing less. The chia seeds do the heavy lifting as a natural thickener, turning that saucy, bubbling fruit into a beautifully spreadable jam without any pectin or preservatives. You can keep it rustic with chunky bits of berry or mash it smooth depending on your mood. It's gorgeous on toast, swirled into yogurt, or dolloped onto pancakes, and it sets up perfectly after a quick rest in the fridge.
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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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