Find out the secrets to making this simple, nutritious two-ingredient jam.
Does making homemade jam in 60 seconds sound impossible?
If you thought yes, Joy Bauer is here to make you think again.
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A microwave and a couple of teaspoons of chia seedsfind out how Bauer puts the pieces together.
We may also lack confidence in the kitchen, which can make cooking seem like a big task.
How can the jam become “jammy” without a long cook time or the addition of pectin?
Bauer has you covered there too.
A couple of teaspoons of chia seeds provide the simple solution.
She stirs those into the warm, smashed blueberries and lets the mixture sit for 15 minutes.
Chia seeds readily absorb water, which quickly turns them into a gel-like substance.
Not only is the method fast (only 60 seconds of hands-on time!
That’s a rather heavy dose of sugar, especially if you have prediabetes or diabetes.
Bauer’s recipe only contains naturally occurring fruit sugar, no added sugars.
Luckily, blueberries are nutritious too.
Let’s not forget the chia seeds either!
Those 2 teaspoons pack a serious nutrition punch.
Chia seeds provide fiber andomega-3 fatty acids,which can help protect against heart disease.
They may also decrease inflammation and help control blood sugar.
You’ll be doing your taste buds and your body good!
