I know it’s almost fall, but I am so not ready for it. I actually love fall, but here in Wisconsin fall isn’t a season; it’s the opening act for winter. Many of my family members and friends are heading off to college and high school this week, and I am starting to smell the crispness of fall in the air. Last week was my “last hurrah of summer” week and I celebrated an awesome summer by making peach chia jam and going rock climbing!
My happy place – on the face of a cliff!
This might be the last truly “summer-y” recipe of the season, but make a batch of peach chia jam now to store in the fridge or freeze for school lunches!
I’ve never made chia jam before this, and I’m not sure why I didn’t; it’s so incredibly easy and delicious! No pectin or sugar needed; and this recipe took me 20 minutes from start to finish!
The peach chia jam is pictured spread on the Sandwich Bread from my upcoming cookbook Paleo Mug Muffins, which releases September 1, 2015!!!!! Which is tomorrow! So excited!!
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Note: Nutritional info calculated with stevia as the sweetener.
Where to find:
- ripe peaches or nectarines – 2 pounds, peeled and chopped
- liquid stevia extract or pure maple syrup – to taste
- black or white chia seeds – 1/4 cup
- In a saucepan, combine the peaches or nectarines and stevia or maple syrup. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until soft. Mash around with a potato masher to create a sauce-like consistency.
- Add the chia seeds and simmer for a minute.
- Remove from heat and let sit a few minutes to thicken and cool.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
How long does this jam keep in the refrigerator? I can’t wait to make it!! I’m going to serve with grilled pork chops 🙂
A week perhaps? Hope you like it!