Homemade Pineapple Jam with Chia Seeds

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Homemade Pineapple Jam with Chia Seeds

Homemade Pineapple Jam with Chia Seeds is tangy, sweet and nutrition-packed twist on a traditional spread. Along with the tropical flavor of ripe pineapple, chia adds a boost of fiber, omega-3s, and a delightfully thick texture—without the need for pectin or refined sugar.

Course Dip

Cuisine American

Keyword fresh pineapple jam, how to make pineapple jam, pineapple chia jam

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 95kcal

Author Gunjan

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 lemon zest (grated skin of 1/2 lemon from 1 large lemon)
1/2 freshly squeezed lemon juice (1/2 lemon squeezed from 1 large lemon)
3/4 tsp chia seeds

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine pineapple chunks, maple syrup, lemon zest and lemon juice.
Turn on the flame at high heat and start to cook. Make sure to stir at intervals to avoid sticking at the bottom. Cook until the pineapple pieces are soft. Do not let it dry though.
Turn it off and spoon out the mixture in the blender and blend it smooth.
Pour it back to the same saucepan and turn it on at low-medium flame. Stir in ½ tsp chia seeds and cook at low flame for about 20 minutes or until it reduces and thickens.
Turn it off and quickly stir in the remaining ¼ tsp chia seeds. Taste test and if desired, add 1 tbsp more maple syrup while it's still hot. Let it rest for a few minutes and empty it into a glass jar or a bowl.
Let it cool completely at room temperature. Do not seal it until it cools down completely. Enjoy immediately or seal it with air-tight lid and refrigerate for later use.

Notes

If using frozen pineapple chunks, defrost at room temperature and then measure. Drain the extra liquid.
If using fresh pineapple chunks, drain the extra liquid. Cooking takes a bit longer in this case.
Make sure to cook at a low temperature for a longer time for it to thicken properly.
If using Vitamix blender then you may blend it immediately while it is still hot or else make sure to cool it down before blending so it does not splash.
It can be refrigerated in an air-tight glass container for about 1 month.
This recipe makes roughly about 1 cup

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