Chia Seed Jam

We have started ordering our produce from Bountiful Baskets and are so happy with the selection, quality and quantity we are receiving every other week. I split my order with a neighbor so we can order more of the "special" items. This week alongside our conventional basket we ordered 10 lbs of strawberries and 13.5 lbs of apricots. I was so excited to make jam for my family and started to research Chia Seed Jam recipes. When purchasing jam and jelly in the stores they are often packed full of artificial dyes so we have struggled to find something that we love for a good price AND dye free.

After making these jams I will never go back to store bought. Between what we get from my husband's grandmother - who makes the best jam and jelly on the planet and what I now can make so easily at home we are well stocked.

Chia Seed Jam

Ingredients:
2 TBS Chia Seeds
4 TBS Filtered Water
2 lbs Fruit (we used apricots, strawberry, and strawberry banana)
Honey to taste (or any other sweetener of your choice)

Directions:
Mix chia seeds and water together and let sit for 10-15 minutes soaking. Clean, dice and put into a food processor your fruit of choice. Add honey and puree fruit until smooth. Add in the chia seeds and water mixture to the processor and blend 3-4 minutes. Let set in fridge for one hour - as the jam sits the chia seeds will expand and make the jam thicker.

Freezer and Storage Tips
You can take this jam once jarred and freeze for up to 6 months. Make sure your lid is on tight and that you left a little room at the top for expanding. No canning or sealing process needed.