Paleo Homemade Blueberry Preserve
Savor the natural sweetness of this *Paleo Homemade Blueberry Preserve*, a nutrient-packed, guilt-free alternative to traditional jams. Made with just five wholesome ingredients—fresh blueberries, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chia seeds—this preserve is free from refined sugars and loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and omega-3s. In just 30 minutes, you’ll create a velvety, spreadable preserve that thickens beautifully thanks to chia seeds, eliminating the need for pectin. Perfect for Paleo and clean-eating lifestyles, it’s a versatile condiment that shines on toast, yogurt, or desserts. Plus, it’s easy to refrigerate or freeze, ensuring you’ll always have a jar of this deliciously tangy, naturally sweet burst of blue on hand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
Start by rinsing the fresh blueberries under cold water and draining them well.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the blueberries and honey over medium heat.
Gently mash the blueberries with a potato masher or the back of a spoon to release their juices.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 10 minutes.
Add lemon juice and lemon zest to the saucepan, stirring to combine.
Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the chia seeds thoroughly.
Continue to cook for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to thicken.
Remove from heat and let the preserve cool slightly, as it will continue to thicken as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the blueberry preserve to sterilized jars or airtight containers.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.6 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 11% | |
*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.
