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Overhead view of 3 jars of Blueberry Basil Chia see jam in small Mason jars
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Blueberry Basil Chia Seed Jam - Sugar-free

Serve this sugar-free Blueberry Basil Chia Seed Jam as a savory appetizer with cheese, crackers, on crostini or as a topping for baked Brie. Quick and easy! Keto.
Course Dressings and Sauces
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Keto, paleo, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 tablespoons
Calories 12kcal
Author Elaine

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon low-carb granulated sweetener, such as monkfruit with erythritol or Swerve
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 - 2 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, finely minced

Instructions

  • Slightly mash blueberries with lemon juice, basil and optional jalapeño in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer just until the berries have softened.
    Bring blueberries, lemon juice, basil and jalapeño to a boil
  • Remove from heat and stir in the sweetener and chia seeds. Let stand for 10 - 15 minutes or so until the chia has swelled and thickened the berry mixture.
  • Transfer to sterilized jars.
    Overhead view of 3 jars of Blueberry Basil Chia see jam in small Mason jars
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze in air-tight containers.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg