Berry & Cherry Jam (low sugar)
Posted by Martina Grace | BASICS
Discover the delightful flavors of fruit with this easy low-sugar Berry & Cherry Jam recipe. Perfectly sweetened and bursting with fresh fruit, it’s a healthier twist on a classic spread that you’ll love on toast, desserts, and more!
🍽 Servings: 16 (total 1 cup) 🕓 Prep Time: 3 mins 🕓 Cook Time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS
◦ 2 cups berry and cherry frozen fruit mix
◦ 1/4 cup chia seeds
◦ 3 tbsp maple syrup
◦ 1 tbsp lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small pot, add all the ingredients and cook on medium-heat for about 5 minutes. Stir often.
2. With an immersion blender (or in a blender), blend slightly the jam to remove any big chuncks.
3. Pour the jam in an glass jar and refrigerate.
4. Can be served on toast, in chia puddings, yogurts, etc.
Refrigerate up to a week.
🌱 Enjoy every bite,
Martina.
NUTRITION FACTS
✦ Per serving of 1 tbsp: 0.6g of protein, 1g of fiber & 4g of sugar.
✦ Traditionnal jam contain around 12g of sugar per serving with no fiber, which can spike blood sugar levels after eating it.
✦ The soluble fiber in chia seeds helps stabilize blood sugar levels by slowing the absorption of glucose.
✦ Chia seeds are a top plant-based source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3s support heart health by reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, and improving cholesterol levels.
✦ Berries contain compounds like anthocyanins and flavonoids, which support brain health by improving memory, cognitive function, and potentially reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
✦ Berries are packed with antioxidants like vitamin C, flavonoids, and polyphenols, which help combat oxidative stress and neutralize free radicals, reducing the risk of chronic diseases and supporting overall health.
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