Whole Food Plant Based - No Sugar Berry Jam
This recipe can be made with any kind of berry. When eating a WFPB diet and trying not to use oil, sugar or salt in your cooking. Perfect for a Vegan or on a WFPB diet when trying not to use oil, sugar or salt in your cooking, but still wanting the sweet taste of berry jam on a piece of whole wheat or sourdough bread toast. It is very easy to make and only uses 3 ingredients. This recipe makes about 6 ounces of jam. It may be less depending on how long the berries simmer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen berries if using frozen, thaw first
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or lemon zest
- 1 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or date paste optional
Instructions
- Pour the berries and if using maple syrup or date paste into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the lemon juice or zest. Bring the mixture to a simmer, pressing the berries with a fork or potato masher to help break them down.
- Let the mixture simmer together for about 10 minutes until the fruit is totally broken down. Stir frequently while the mixture comes to a boil and starts to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat, then stir in chia seeds.
- Pour the chia seed jam into an airtight glass jar, and let the jam chill in the fridge until thickened, at least 4 hours.
Notes
Keep jam covered. Will keep in refrigerator for up to 5 days.