Mixed Berry Chia Jam

Chia seeds thicken this quick, no-pectin jam while adding fiber and omega-3s. Use any combination of berries you have on hand—strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries all work well.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed berries
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

1. Place berries and sweetener in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, mashing the fruit with a fork or potato masher.
2. Once the berries have broken down, stir in lemon juice and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds. Let sit for 10 minutes to thicken; stir occasionally.
4. Pour warm jam into clean jars. This refrigerator jam keeps for up to two weeks.
5. For longer storage, process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes, though the texture will be slightly different.

Use this chia jam as a topping for overnight oats or swirl it into smoothies for a nutrient boost.