A naturally-sweetened jam using nutrient-dense chia seeds.
Prep Time:5
Cook Time:15
Total Time:20
Ingredients
Scale
16 oz frozen berries of choice
a few strands of citrus zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
date pate (about 1/4 cup: 5 medjool dates pureed with 2 tablespoons water to make a thick paste)
5 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the berries on high until they reach a boil and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and using a spatula to break up the fruit.
Stir in the citrus zest, vanilla, cinnamon and date paste.
Remove from heat and let set for 15 minutes.
Allow to cool to room temperature before storing, covered, in the fridge.