
Spiced Berry Jam With Chia
Ingredients
- 3 cups berries of choice fresh or frozen
- 1 lemon juice & zest
- 1 orange juice and zest
- 1 pinch of sea salt
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 star anise
- 1 allspice berries
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Combine berries, lemon juice and zest, orange juice and zest, and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Place the cinnamon stick, star anise, and allspice berries in a piece of cheesecloth closed tightly with kitchen twine or a small spice bag cinched tightly. Tuck the bag beneath the berries. Heat the mixture over medium heat uncovered (stirring occasionally) for 10-15 minutes, or until berries have burst and softened.
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Remove the spice bag and discard. Add in chia seeds and mix well. Cook another 3-5 minutes, or until the jam has thickened. For an even thicker jam, continue to cook another 5-10 minutes (as shown in the image).
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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Can be served warm, room temperature, or chilled. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.