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Plum Chia Seed Jam

This Plum Chia Seed Jam is a simple and healthy way to enjoy ripe plums' sweet and tart flavors. This jam is naturally thickened with chia seeds, making it a perfect spread for toast, pancakes, or yogurt. It's refined sugar-free and comes together in no time, giving you a delicious homemade jam that's both nutritious and flavorful.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups plums roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the plums and cook until they start to break down, stirring and mashing frequently. Around 10 minutes or so.
  2. Turn the heat to low, stir in the maple syrup and lemon juice. Then stir in the chia seeds and turn off the heat.
  3. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 – 7 minutes until the chia seeds thicken the jam and mixture starts to cool down. The jam will keep thickening as it cools.
  4. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • If you’re using a rather tart fruit, you could add a 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract for extra sweetness. 
  • Feel free to use any berries that you have handy: raspberries, strawberries, blueberries.