Description
A few simple ingredients and you can whip up this jam in no time. Mix and match with different berries for a variety of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup frozen wild blueberries
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
optional sweetener: 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sugar
Instructions
- Add frozen blueberries to a small saucepan and heat over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once the berries have thawed and started to break down, use a fork or potato masher to break them down further.
- Stir in vanilla extract, chia seeds, and sweetener of choice, if using. Remove from heat and allow jam to cool and thicken for about 5-10 minutes.
- Spoon into a mason jar as is and store in the refrigerator. (Alternative method: Add jam to a food processor or blender and puree until desired consistency is reached. Spoon into a mason jar and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Store jam in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Keywords: blueberry chia jam, jam, chia, blueberries, wild blueberries, low sugar