Raspberry Chia Seed Jam

I've been on the chia seed band wagon for awhile now, using them in smoothies, granola bars and muffins.  The tiny little seeds are full of protein, fiber and calcium and are so good for you!

I found this recipe a few weeks ago and thought that raspberry chia seed jam would be the perfect
topping for pancakes, waffles, english muffins and even oatmeal.  Most jams and jellies are packed full of sugar, but this healthy jam uses only four ingredients with no added sugar. 
Love it!

Raspberry chia seed jam comes together in less than 30 minutes and is delish.
This recipe fills one half-pint mason jar.



















Raspberry Chia Seed Jam

3 cups frozen raspberries
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 T chia seeds
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Add frozen raspberries and maple syrup into a medium pot and bring to a simmer. After 5 minutes or so, stir in the chia seeds. Continue to cook down the mixture for about 15 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Chill in the fridge for a couple hours to thicken it up even more.
Keep refrigerated.

recipe from Oh She Glows

Strawberry Freezer Jam

Strawberries are so inexpensive right now, so why not make some jam so you can enjoy them all winter?

Freezer jam is easy, peasy to make and is delish over ice cream, pancakes or even pound cake.
Let's make some!

Strawberry Freezer Jam

4 cups crushed strawberries (2 lbs. before crushing)

1 1/2 cups sugar

1.59 oz. package Ball Instant Fruit Pectin (or 5 T if you have the 4.7 oz. jar)

5 -  8 oz. Jelly Jars (I used 10 - 4 oz. jars)

Wash and cut the stems off about 2 lbs. of strawberries.

In small batches, crush them in a bowl with a potato masher or fork until you have 4 cups of crushed berries.

Stir sugar and pectin in a bowl.

Add crushed fruit.  Stir 3 minutes.

Ladle jam into clean jars and twist on lids. Leave them on the counter 30 minutes to thicken.

Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to one year.

I found the adorable labels here if you want to give jam as gifts to your friends or neighbors :)

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