Googie’s Kitchen presents Blackberry and Sweet Cinnamon Chia Seed Jam

My mum has a very sweet tooth. Every year at Christmas I make her a hamper. I’m always mindful to add sweet foods as well as savoury. Normally I make her date/fig balls and biscuits/cookies. These tend to be her favourite. This year I have also decided to add a chia seed jam too. It was my first time making this delicious condiment and I’m so pleased I did. It would make a great gift for friends and family member. I love it and I hope you will too. Below is a video and recipe for you.

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Equipment

• Glass jar
• Saucepan
• Sharp knife
• Chopping board
• Fork or juicer
• Tablespoon
• Stirring spoon

Ingredients

• Blackberries x 2 jars
• Lime x 1 juice
• Sweet cinnamon x 1 tsp
• Chia Seeds x 2 tbsps
• Maple syrup x 2 tbsp

Method

• Measure the blackberries twice into the glass jar.
• Put the berries into the saucepan.
• Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice using the fork or juicer into the saucepan.
• Add in the chia seeds and maple syrup.
• Put the pan onto a medium heat and stir the berries with the spoon.
• Once the berries have started to soften start to mash them against the side of the pan with the spoon.
• If you like smoother jam you could use a blender or food processor at this point.
• When the jam starts to thicken in the pan the jam is done.
• Make sure it’s at a consistency you like to eat.
• Remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool.
• Once the jam is cool enough pour into the glass jar.
• Finally serve with toast, pancakes, yoghurt.
• Then enjoy.

Blackberry and Sweet Cinnamon Chia Seed Jam was so tasty. The jam was sweet but tangy. It was delicious in porridge, yoghurt and toast. The first batch was beautiful. Please don’t worry there are enough blackberries left in the freezer to make another batch for my mum. We really enjoyed the jam and we will be making more for ourselves and my mum. However you decide to eat this condiment, as always, please enjoy. Thank you xxx