Here’s a quick and simple 3-minute jam recipe that’s low sugar, thick, and delicious—perfect for toast, yogurt, or desserts 🍓
🧾 Ingredients (makes ~1 cup)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or a mix)
- 2–3 tbsp sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or a low-calorie sugar substitute)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional, helps thicken naturally)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the fruit
- Wash and chop berries if needed.
- Place them in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Sweeten and cook
- Add sweetener and lemon juice.
- Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway, until berries are soft.
3. Thicken
- Mash the berries with a fork or potato masher.
- Stir in chia seeds if using—they absorb liquid and thicken the jam in a few minutes.
4. Cool & store
- Let cool for a few minutes; it will thicken further as it cools.
- Store in a clean jar in the fridge for up to a week.
✨ Tips
- For a smoother jam, blend the mixture before adding chia seeds.
- Adjust sweetness to taste—berries are naturally sweet when ripe.
- Use this jam on toast, pancakes, oatmeal, or as a yogurt topping.
If you want, I can give a version that’s sugar-free but extra thick and spreadable, perfect for keto or low-carb diets.
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