Cranberry-Pear Chia Seed Jam
This Cranberry-Pear Chia Seed Jam is an easy DIY gift for the holiday season and is perfect to top your yogurt & granola, favourite cheeses and brunch dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen works
- 3 red anjou pears, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces leave the skin on the pears
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- zest from half an orange
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Mix together the water, cranberries, chopped pears, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once the mixture is bubbling and cranberries are starting to pop, turn to medium-low and stir in the chia seeds.
- Cook stirring frequently until desired texture, about 15-20 minutes. Let the mixture cool.
- Once cool, store the jam in your fridge for 1-1.5 weeks or freeze for future use.
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