Heart-Healthy Homemade Blueberry Preserve
Elevate your breakfast game with this **Heart-Healthy Homemade Blueberry Preserve**, a guilt-free treat bursting with vibrant flavors and natural goodness. Made with just five wholesome ingredients—juicy fresh blueberries, a touch of honey, zesty lemon juice, nutrient-packed chia seeds, and a hint of vanilla—this refined sugar-free recipe is a perfect way to enjoy a sweet spread without compromising on health. With the chia seeds acting as a natural thickener, there's no need for pectin or additional additives, making this preserve both simple and nutrient-dense. Ready in just 40 minutes, this luscious blueberry spread is ideal for slathering on whole-grain toast, stirring into creamy yogurt, or drizzling over fluffy pancakes. It's a versatile, antioxidant-rich treat that’ll be your new kitchen staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cups Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Begin by washing the blueberries thoroughly under cold water and removing any stems. Drain well.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries and honey. Stir occasionally as the mixture starts to warm up and the blueberries begin to release their juices.
3. Once the mixture reaches a gentle boil, reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon or a potato masher to gently mash the berries, leaving some whole for texture.
4. Stir in the lemon juice and chia seeds. Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens. The chia seeds will help to naturally thicken the preserve without needing pectin.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the preserve to cool for approximately 10 minutes at room temperature.
6. Once cooled, transfer the blueberry preserve to sterilized glass jars with airtight lids. Let them cool completely before sealing tightly.
7. Store your heart-healthy blueberry preserve in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. This preserve is perfect for spreading on toast, mixing into yogurt, or as a topping for pancakes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.5 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 642 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
