Jam with chia seeds

When making jam with chia seeds, the ratio of fruit to chia seeds is usually around 2 cups of fruit to 2 tablespoons of chia seeds. However, you can adjust the amount of chia seeds depending on your desired consistency and the juiciness of the fruit: 

• Thicker consistency: Add more chia seeds, one teaspoon at a time, if your fruit is very juicy or you want a thicker jam. 
• Spoonable consistency: Use less chia seeds for a jam that's more like a compote. 
• Loosening: If the jam gets too thick, you can thin it out with a little water. 

Chia seeds thicken jam by absorbing the fruit juices and turning into a jelly-like substance. 

This process doesn't require pectin, gelatin, or preservatives. 

Chia seeds are also high in protein, healthy fats, and minerals