
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this mixed berry spread is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times. It comes together with just a handful of clean, plant-based ingredients — berries, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and chia seeds — so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess on the label. For anyone managing a red meat allergy, store-bought jams and processed spreads can occasionally hide surprising additives or shared-facility concerns, but making your own puts you fully in control. The chia seeds do the heavy lifting here, naturally thickening the jam without any pectin or gelatin, which means the whole recipe stays completely animal-product-free aside from the honey. A little cinnamon adds warmth that makes this taste far more complex than the effort involved. Spoon it over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or dollop it onto oatmeal — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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.
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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