Chia Raspberry Jam – Tiamu Rahipere Chia
What is the kupu Māori (Māori word) for Chia seed? I have no idea but I do know that this super speedy jam is whipped up in 10 minutes and it is awesome. Jam making can be a bit daunting and many of us will have experienced burning the jam pot. No judgements here because I have been there! When I developed this recipe however, all my jam dreams came true. The chia seeds help thicken the jam so it means I could pull back the sugar and dial up the flavour.
What is the process?
You throw rahipere tio (frozen raspberries), huka one (caster sugar) and wai rēmana (lemon juice) in to a pan. We heat it for five minutes until the sugar is dissolved, add the chia seeds, leave it to absorb and you are done – kua oti. It is so fresh and delicious and also makes the most epic filling for my Louise Slice. So come on, if you have twenty minutes, you have time to make this tiamu – jam!
Chia Raspberry Jam – Tiamu Rahipere Chia
Ingredients
Chia Raspberry Jam – Tiamu Rahipere Chia
- 2 ½ C (300g) rahipere tio (frozen raspberries)
- ½ C (110 g) huka one (caster sugar)
- ¼ C (65 ml) wai rēmana (lemon juice)
- 2 tbsp kākano chia (chia seeds)
Instructions
Chia Raspberry Jam – Tiamu Rahipere Chia
- Add the rahipere tio (raspberry jam), huka one (caster sugar) and wai rēmana (lemon juice) to a large frying pan or pot. Boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.
- Turn the heat to low and add in the kākano chia (chia seeds). Stir until they are well mixed in, cook on low for 2 minutes as you continue to stir.
- Leave the pot on the hot element but turn the heat completely off. Leave the kākano chia (chia seeds) to do their thing. Stir every few minutes.
- After 10 minutes or so the jam will have thickened to perfection. Have it warm with ice cream or bottle it up in a recycled jar and give it to someone that needs some aroha (love).
This is on my to do list this week. Love the sound of it and could find so many other uses for it as well. Nga mihi
Kia ora Emily! That is so cool to hear, it is such a fun recipe to make and awesome to the power of those tiny little chia seeds! Enjoy! Āku mihi nui.