# Blueberry Chia Jam

> Homemade jam with three ingredients -- skip the sugar, keep the fiber

Recipe page: https://goodguteats.com/recipes/blueberry-chia-jam/

- Makes: 8 servings, 2 tbsp each
- Category: Staple

Total time: ~31m.

## Nutrition

Per serving, estimated from the ingredients: 43 calories, 1 g protein, 8 g carbs, 1 g fat, 2 g fiber.

## Ingredients (for 8 servings)

- 2 cup Blueberries
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1½ tsp Lemon (1 tsp juice, ½ tsp zest)
- 2 tbsp Chia Seeds

## Steps

1. Add 2 C Blueberries to a saucepan over medium-low heat. (~1m)
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and release their juices. (~6m)
3. Mash with a fork or potato masher to your preferred consistency. Leave some chunks for texture. (~1m)
4. Stir in 1 T Maple Syrup, 1 tsp Lemon juice, and ½ tsp Lemon zest. (~1m)
5. Remove from heat. (~1m)
6. Sprinkle in 2 T Chia Seeds and stir to distribute. (~1m)
7. Rest on the counter, stirring once or twice, until the jam thickens noticeably. (~18m)
8. Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate. (~2m)

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