Heart-Healthy Papaya Jam
Brighten your mornings with this homemade Heart-Healthy Papaya Jam, a delicious and nutrient-packed alternative to store-bought spreads. Made with ripe papayas, a touch of honey, fresh lime juice, and thickened naturally with fiber-rich chia seeds, this recipe is as wholesome as it is flavorful. Packed with antioxidants and heart-healthy ingredients, this no-sugar-added jam comes together in just 35 minutes and delivers a tropical twist to your breakfasts and snacks. Whether you spread it on whole-grain toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or drizzle it over yogurt, this vibrant and nutritious papaya jam is the perfect guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious eaters. Designed to be refrigerator-friendly, it stays fresh for up to two weeks—your new favorite homemade jam awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (peeled, de-seeded, and cubed) Ripe papayas
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Peel the papayas, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into small cubes.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cubed papayas and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cover and cook the papayas for about 10 minutes, or until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the papayas until you achieve a smooth consistency. You can leave a few chunks for texture if desired.
Add the fresh lime juice and honey to the mashed papayas, mixing well to incorporate.
Continue to simmer the mixture, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
Remove from heat, then stir in the chia seeds until evenly distributed throughout the jam.
Allow the mixture to cool for about 30 minutes at room temperature, during which the chia seeds will absorb excess moisture and naturally thicken the jam.
Transfer the cooled jam to sterilized jars and seal. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy your heart-healthy papaya jam on whole-grain bread, oatmeal, or yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.9 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2618 mg | 56% | |
*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.
