Pork 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 in a single saucepan with just berries, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and chia seeds — nothing processed, nothing questionable, and absolutely no animal-derived gelatin or pork-based additives that can sneak into store-bought versions. The chia seeds do all the thickening work naturally, swelling as the jam cools to give you that perfect, scoopable consistency without any fuss. You can go rustic and leave some berry chunks in there, or mash it smooth depending on your mood — both results are genuinely delicious. A hint of cinnamon ties the whole thing together and makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Spoon it over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or dollop it onto oatmeal and you'll wonder why you ever bought jam from a jar.
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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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