Enzyme-Preserved Raw Jam (No-Cook) — FarmPal

Freezing recipe yielding 4-5 half-pint jars. Stores for 3 weeks refrigerated, 12 months frozen.

Method
freezing
Yield
4-5 half-pint jars
Storage
3 weeks refrigerated, 12 months frozen
Difficulty
beginner

Ingredients

  • •4 cups crushed berries (strawberries, raspberries, or mixed)
  • •1 cup raw honey or 1.5 cups sugar
  • •2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • •1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • •Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. 1Crush berries to desired texture (chunky or smooth)
  2. 2Stir in honey/sugar and lemon juice until dissolved
  3. 3Add chia seeds and stir well they act as a natural thickener (no pectin needed)
  4. 4Let sit 15 minutes, stir again as chia seeds absorb moisture
  5. 5Jam will thicken to spreadable consistency within 30 minutes
  6. 6Spoon into freezer-safe jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace
  7. 7Refrigerate one jar for immediate use (lasts 3 weeks)
  8. 8Freeze remaining jars for long-term storage
  9. 9Chia seeds preserve raw enzymes and nutrients no cooking means full vitamin retention
  10. 10Thaw frozen jars in refrigerator overnight before use