{Easy Jam}

Fruit ready to be smashed or pureed. 

All done, now let it cool! 

Finished product.

Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 12oz. 

16oz of fresh or frozen fruit of choice 

2-3 Tbls Maple Syrup

3 Tbls chia seeds

1/2 Tbls Vanilla

Lemon (I used 2 drops of Young Living's Lemon Essential Oil but a splash of lemon juice or even lemon zest would work great too).

In a medium sauce pan, add your fruit and stir over medium heat until the fruit juices release and it all softens up.

Once your fruit is super soft, smash it all with a fork or potato masher or go ahead and puree your fruit in a high powered blender or with an immersion blender.

After your fruit is smashed/pureed to your liking, over low heat, add your chia seeds, vanilla, maple syrup and Lemon.  Stir over low heat for about 3-5 minutes then taste test.  Once you are happy with how sweet or tart you prefer your jam, set it to the side to cool.  Once cool, pour into a jar w/a lid and store in the refrigerator. Jam will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Tip: Don't throw out glass jars, wash them and repurpose them like I did!

Serving Suggestion: Serve with these Biscuits fresh from the hot oven, YUM!!!