Ingredients:
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- 1 cups fresh or frozen Raspberry
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberry (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries), cherries, peaches, apricots, plums, pineapple, kiwi
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (only if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lemon zest (to make your jam a little more tangy)
- a pinch of spices (such as cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg, etc.)
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Method:
1. Heat fruit in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is heated through and begins to break down and bubble. Use a spoon or potato masher to mash the fruit to your desired consistency.
2. Stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice until combined. Then stir in 1 or 2 tablespoons of maple syrup (to taste)
3. Stir in the spices and lemon zest
4. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. (The jam will thicken considerably as it cools.)
5. Give the jam one final good stir. Then serve immediately, or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.