Raw grape jelly is a great alternative to cooked ones preserving many of the heat-sensitive antioxidants and enzymes, let alone how much easier it is to whip up a batch. To be honest, I never have pectin stored in the pantry, so these chia seeds are life-savers on days I run out of jam. They thicken up fruit puree in no time while no cooking is required at all. I nicknamed the recipe “instant jam” owing to the fact that I made this raw chia Concord grape jelly in under 5 minutes.
Chia seeds are high in fiber, omega-3, plant protein, vitamins and minerals. They can be eaten raw or cooked, whole or ground, which makes chia seeds so versatile in recipes. The key to this instant jam is to grind up the chia seeds in a coffee grinder first before mixing with the grape puree. Whole chia seeds will take some time to absorb water and expand. Ground chia seeds work as a thickener Instantly.
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