fig & chia seed jam

recipes

Jul 30

there’s nothing like making homemade jam with seasonal fruits. here’s an easy, healthy recipe/formula that can be used with any fruit you like and you can zhuzh it up with different herbs and spices such as cinnamon, star anise, vanilla, cardamom, fresh thyme and rosemary.

INGREDIENTS (2 small jars)

800 grams fresh figs cut into small pieces
8 organic medjool dates cut into small pieces
4 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 tbsp chia seeds

METHOD

add figs, dates and lemon juice to a pot and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. then add chia seeds, cook and stir for another 10 minutes (you can add a little water if it gets too thick). then blend with a stick blender to desired consistency and store in your favourite recycled jars for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

enjoy on crusty baguette with butter, in yoghurt with flaxseeds, chia bowls or on crackers with fresh cheese and prosciutto.

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