I have two raspberry bushes in my backyard, so I get to harvest these amazingly sweet and tender berries that just melt in my mouth about twice per summer. I eat them fresh or frozen, and I love making them into fresh jelly with chia seeds instead of artificial thickeners. Once you try a freshly made raspberry jelly like this one, you’ll never go back to buying it from a store!
Add raspberries, lemon juice, and lime zest to a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
As berries heat up and juices are released (about 5-10 minutes), gently mash with a wooden spoon or fork until they break down and no large chunks remain.
Bring berries to a gentle boil and continue to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in syrup or agave and chia seeds.
Remove from heat let cool to room temperature and thicken before transferring to a jar.
Store in refrigerator for up to one week.