Irish cherries and orange chia jam
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Author: Margarita @ Tasty Mediterraneo
Cuisine: Mediterranean diet
Serves: 2 jars
Ingredients
- 500g (2 ½ cups) Cherries
- 2 Large oranges freshly juiced
- 250ml (1 cup) Water
- 4 Tablespoons natural honey (use agave syrup for a vegan option)
- 4 Tablespoons organic chia seeds
Instructions
- Wash well the cherries under cold water, rinse and de-stone them.
- Combine the de-stoned cherries, the orange juice and the water in a large saucepan and cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally until the fruit softens, approximately for 10 minutes. Once soft add the 4 tablespoons honey (or agave syrup for vegan option) and the chia seeds, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, pour the hot jam into sterilized jars and seal. Allow it to cool and store in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
Recipe by Tasty Mediterraneo at https://www.tastymediterraneo.com/irish-cherries-orange-chia-jam/