This is my favorite jam. It is very easy to make, it contains healthy and nutritious ingredients and it tastes delicious. I prefer to make this jam instead of buying an un unhealthy one at the store. It is useful for breakfasts, snacks and desserts. I've eaten it with toast, baked brie with nuts and cheesecake. Make it soon and enjoy it this holiday season with your family.
This delicious and easy jam is made with natural and nutritious ingredients. It contains mixed berries, pure vanilla extract, pure maple syrup and chia seeds. By the way, the pure maple syrup that I always use to make this recipe was a gift from my dear friend Lucia (Thanks Lucia!).
Some benefits from the ingredients are:
Berries contain antioxidants, promote a healthy metabolism and have diuretic properties.
Chia seeds contain omega 3 and fiber. They promote good health.
Pure maple syrup unlike table sugar or refined sugar, contains antioxidants and important minerals such as magnesium and zinc.
Ingredients
- 450 grams of berries (you can also use frozen berries)
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
Oops! I apologize for this blurry picture haha but I wanted to show you how the mixture looks while it's cooking and my hands did not cooperate with me while I tried to take this picture.
Directions
Place the berries in a small or medium pot. Add 2 tablespoons of water and bring the berries to a boil.
Lower the heat and cook for 5 minutes.
Carefully transfer the berries to a bowl where you can mash them. Mash with a fork.
Return the mashed mixture to the pot. Add the seeds and syrup. Continue cooking over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the vanilla extract and mix.
Remove from the heat and let it cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.
This delicious jam will last up to 2 weeks in an airtight container inside your refrigerator. Make it soon and enjoy it with a slice of toast and a tablespoon of ricotta cheese.
