Cranberry Chia Seed Jam
This cozy, tart-sweet cranberry chia jam is the easiest way to welcome the holidays. Made with just five ingredients: fresh cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, and fiber-rich chia seeds. It’s naturally thickened, refined-sugar free, and ready in under 15 minutes. Spread it over toast, pancakes, or oats for a healthy, festive breakfast.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries start to burst and the mixture thickens.
- Use a potato masher to gently mash the cranberries to your preferred texture.
- Remove from heat and let cool. It will continue to thicken as it sets.
- Store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen cranberries; no need to thaw. Just simmer a few extra minutes if frozen.
- The jam will thicken as it cools thanks to the chia seeds, which naturally gel and add fiber.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness. Maple syrup can be reduced to ⅓ cup for a more tart jam.
- Store in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze in small containers for up to 3 months.
- For a twist, try adding a pinch of cinnamon, vanilla, or a splash of orange zest before cooling.
- Use this jam on toast, pancakes, overnight oats, baked oatmeal, or yogurt bowls.
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Calories: 51kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 59mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 22IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 0.2mg