Name: Raspberry Chia Jam (Sugar Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries; ¼ cup filtered water; Juice of 1 medium sweet orange; 1 teaspoon orange rinds; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; Pinch of sea salt; 3 Tbsp chia seeds; 1 teaspoon stevia leaves powder *

I was a never a jam girl to be honest with you, until I discovered chia seeds jam at a grocery store shelve. I decided to make my own without all the preservatives and added sugar.

I don’t often cook fruits due to the loss of some of their nutrients but since this is delicious treat, why not!?

This raspberry chia seed jam is sweetened with whole stevia leaves powder, and you can get yours here.

I use chia seeds instead of pectin, which is used in traditional jam recipe, and acts as a binder. But chia seeds are far more nutritious and rich in omega 3 and healthy fats.

This beautiful jam is not too sweet and has a tanginess of raspberries and an aroma of orange. It pairs perfectly with some coconut yogurt (or your choice of yogurt), and a dollop of peanut butter.

You can eat this jam as you would any other jam!

• Use it as spread on toast (the classic peanut butter jam sandwich)

• Add a dollop to your favorite yogurt or oatmeal

• Eat it out of the jar (I do this all the time lol)

• Add it to a bowl of ice-cream

• Pairs perfect with baked goods

WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Easy to make

• Sweetened with stevia and no sugar added

• Nutrients of the chia seeds is intact as it is not overcooked (hello Omega 3)

• So much flavors packed in one simple jam

If you try this recipe let me know! Leave me a comment, star it, and make sure to tag your beautiful photo on Instagram #LoveNourishInspire. I’d love to see your amazing creations. Xo

Raspberry Chia Jam (Sugar Free)

The sweet and tart taste of summer in a jar. This beautiful jam is sweetened with spices, orange juice, and stevia. It’s not too sweet, and has a tangy flavor to it. It only takes a few ingredients to make the magic happen.

Course Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 25 (2-Tbsp servings)

Author Love Nourish Inspire

Ingredients

3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
¼ cup filtered water
Juice of 1 medium sweet orange
1 teaspoon orange rinds
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
3 Tbsp chia seeds
1 teaspoon stevia leaves powder *

Instructions

In a medium saucepan bring the raspberries and water to a boil.
Add the orange juice and lower the heat to simmer for 15 minutes until the raspberries have thickened. Mix occasionally to avoid sticking to the saucepan, and also to break down the raspberries.
Lastly remove from heat; mix in the orange rinds,vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt and chia seeds.
Allow to cool for 30 minutes before adding the stevia powder.
Store in refrigerated up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. *

Recipe Notes

*You can substitute approximately ⅓ cup of another sweetener such as maple syrup in place of stevia.
*This jam tastes best the day after it’s been refrigerated as all the flavours will have come together.

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