Cherry Chia Jam
This easy Cherry Jam is bright, naturally sweet, and made without pectin thanks to chia seeds! With just 5 ingredients, this cherry chia jam comes together in no time! I'm talking frozen cherries, chia seeds, lemon, maple syrup, and vanilla, that's it! It’s a simple, small batch cherry jam that comes together quickly on the stovetop and tastes beautiful spooned over yogurt, oatmeal, toast, ice cream, or anything that needs a little sweet cherry magic.
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Servings: 1 cup
Equipment
- spatula, small mason jar, stovetop
Ingredients
- 300 grams frozen cherries
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Place the pan on medium heat.
- Add cherries, lemon juice and maple syrup. Bring cherries to a bubble, and cook for 5-10 minutes.
- Use the spatula to break down cherries into smaller pieces.
- Reduce heat to low and add vanilla and chia seeds. Continue to cook, stirring well for 2-3 more minutes.
- Remove from the heat to cool, stirring often.
- Transfer to a small mason jar.
- Keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Notes
Any frozen fruit will work, but the cherries are SO GOOD!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 830mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 3mg
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.