Wheat 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 the fridge at all times. Store-bought jams can be a minefield of unexpected additives, and even "simple" fruit spreads sometimes sneak in thickeners or flavorings that aren't always clearly labeled. Here, every ingredient is straightforward — just berries, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and chia seeds doing all the heavy lifting. The chia seeds are the real magic: they absorb the berry juices as the jam cools, creating a thick, luscious texture without any flour-based thickeners or gelling agents. You can keep it a little chunky and rustic or mash it smooth depending on your mood, which makes it endlessly versatile. Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into oatmeal, or spread it on your favorite wheat-free toast — it works beautifully in all directions. Once you see how easy it is to make a jar from scratch, going back to store-bought will feel completely unnecessary.
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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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