Description
Sweet raspberry chia jam celebrates love’s delicate essence, perfect for Valentine’s Day romance. Homemade with fresh berries and wholesome chia seeds, you’ll discover a delightful spread that elevates breakfast or dessert with passionate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Thickening and Flavoring Agents:
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place fresh raspberries and tangy lemon juice into a small saucepan, heating over medium temperature for approximately 5 minutes.
- Gently mash the raspberries while cooking, creating a soft and slightly broken texture that releases natural juices.
- Incorporate honey or maple syrup, tasting and adjusting sweetness according to personal preference.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and sprinkle chia seeds throughout the mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Allow the jam to rest for 5 minutes, enabling chia seeds to absorb liquid and naturally thicken the consistency.
- Enhance the flavor profile by introducing a splash of pure vanilla extract, stirring gently to integrate.
- Transfer the warm jam into a clean glass container, letting it cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the jam for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing it to set and develop a rich, spreadable texture perfect for Valentine’s Day treats.
- Store the finished raspberry chia jam in the refrigerator for up to one week, enjoying its vibrant color and fresh fruit essence.
Notes
- Swap honey for agave nectar or date syrup to make the jam vegan-friendly and add unique flavor profiles.
- Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or cardamom to elevate the raspberry jam’s depth and complexity.
- Experiment with different berry combinations like mixed berries or strawberries to create exciting variations of this quick jam.
- Use this low-sugar, nutrient-dense jam as a healthy topping for yogurt, toast, or as a filling for Valentine’s Day desserts like thumbprint cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 96 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg