Raspberry Jam
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!
Ingredients
- 2 cups raspberries, (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 lime, (zest)
- 2 tablespoons natural maple syrup or agave
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- 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.