Heart-Healthy Homemade Raspberry Jam
Sweet, tangy, and loaded with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Homemade Raspberry Jam is the perfect guilt-free spread to elevate your breakfast or snack game. Made with fresh raspberries, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and chia seeds for a boost of fiber and omega-3s, this jam is a wholesome alternative to store-bought versions. A hint of fresh lemon juice balances the flavors beautifully while helping to preserve the vibrant raspberry color. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple stovetop technique, you can create a delicious, no-refined-sugar jam that’s perfect for slathering on toast, swirling into yogurt, or spooning over oatmeal. Plus, the chia seeds work wonders as a natural thickener, eliminating the need for pectin or artificial additives. Whether stored in the fridge or frozen for future use, this heart-healthy recipe is as nutritious as it is delightful. Perfect for anyone looking to savor homemade goodness while maintaining a health-conscious lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh raspberries
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 3 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the fresh raspberries under cold water and drain them well.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the raspberries and honey.
Cook while stirring frequently, until the raspberries begin to break down and the mixture starts to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mash the raspberries with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to achieve your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chia seeds.
Add the fresh lemon juice and mix well.
Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to expand and thicken the jam.
Once thickened, transfer the jam to sterilized jars.
Allow the jam to cool to room temperature before sealing the jars.
Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.1 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.6 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 962 mg | 20% | |
*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.
