July 11, 2023  

This blueberry fridge jam makes use of chia seeds to get it to set. Chia seeds, when blended will thicken recipes.

I’ve been moving into chia seeds. One motive for my infatuation is that I discovered them at Aldi for $3. They’re unbelievable nutritious – excessive in manganese, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, and so on.

Why not pair them with blueberries? Chia seeds don’t style like something to me in order that they make a wonderful addition to jam however you should utilize no-sugar pectin as effectively see: .

Blueberries are taking place proper now. My household went berry selecting and managed to choose actually 1,000,000 blueberries (or some large quantity).

Here’s a blueberry department from my native blueberry farm:

I made after which determined to make fridge blueberry jam. My freezer is now full of the remainder of the blueberries as they freeze very well.

This recipe is ridiculously straightforward in a blender and you then merely retailer for 90 minutes within the fridge and it turns magically right into a thick fruit unfold.

There is no such thing as a must can it (who desires to can in a sizzling kitchen) as a result of it can preserve within the fridge for per week or so and you’ll get pleasure from it instantly. I discovered it to be a revelation that it isn’t essential to seal jam for secure protecting.

I believe individuals don’t make their very own jam as a result of they assume it takes a ton of labor over a sizzling range – it merely isn’t true! You possibly can taste it the best way you need to (perhaps add a little bit lemon juice or thyme) and you may management the quantity of sugar.

Put this blueberry fridge jaim in your yogurt, in your toast, or simply eat it as a deal with! Yum!

Have you ever made jam with chia seeds?

Blueberry Fridge Jam

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6 critiques

Makes 8 ounces
Prep time: 5 min

 

Substances

½ cup pitted dates
¼ cup water
2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed or recent blueberries
2 tablespoons chia seeds

Directions

Mix dates and water till dates are chopped. Add 1 cup blueberries and puree. Add second cup of blueberries and chia seeds and pulse a couple of occasions to make sure you nonetheless have some chunks of blueberries. Put in fridge for 90 minutes and revel in! This may preserve in your fridge for one week.

Diet Details

One tablespoon is 30 energy, 0.6 g fats, 0.0 g saturated fats, 5.9 g carbohydrates, 4.7 g sugar, 0.5 g protein, 1.5 g fiber, 6 mg sodium, 1 Blue, 1 Purple, 1 Inexperienced WW SmartPt

Factors values are calculated by Snack Woman and are supplied for data solely.

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