Description
Indulge in the delightful burst of flavors with this fresh cherry chia jam, a quick and easy treat perfect for breakfast or snacks. Utilizing ripe cherries and nutritious chia seeds, this homemade jam is not only a delicious way to start your day but also a healthy addition to yogurt, toast, or desserts. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this vibrant ruby-red jam in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherries: Wash and pit the cherries.
- Cook the Cherries: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until cherries soften.
- Add Chia Seeds: Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds until well combined.
- Cool and Thicken: Allow the mixture to cool for 10–15 minutes to thicken.
- Store Your Jam: Transfer the jam into clean jars; store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Enjoy: Spread on toast, mix into yogurt, or enjoy straight from the jar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg