Chia Seed Berry Jam

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This is a great easy jam recipe from Deliciously Ella’s first cookbook, fab for using seasonal berries! Great on toast, porridge, pancakes - you name it!

You’ll need a large saucepan.

Makes 1 large jar

Ingredients (when in italics available from the van)

2 tablespoons chia seeds (approx 15p)

400g berries

3 tablespoons thick honey (we’ve also used a mix of honey and elderberry or rosehip syrup)

Total cost from Incredible Bulk approx £0.15

Method:

Wash and prepare your chosen berries and place in large saucepan with the honey, turn on heat and allow to cook until berries are soft.

Mash berries with masher or fork until mix is smooth as you would like.

Add the chia seeds and cook for a further 20 mins on low heat, stirring every 5 mins.

Remove pan from heat and place jam in bowl and allow to cool, it will continue to thicken.

Store jam in airtight container, it’ll keep for about a week.

Zero Waste Tips

Forage or pick your own berries to avoid single use plastic containers.

Great recipe if you see your berries starting to turn!

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