Bright, tangy-sweet raspberry spread with lemon and chia for quick, natural thickening—ready in 10 minutes.
# Components:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
→ Sweetener
02 - 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
→ Citrus
03 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
04 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Thickener
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Place raspberries and chosen sweetener in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the fruit breaks down and releases juices, about 3 to 4 minutes.
02 - Use a fork or potato masher to gently crush the berries, leaving some texture for a rustic finish or mashing more thoroughly for a smoother result.
03 - Remove the pan from the heat and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chia seeds until fully incorporated.
04 - Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes at room temperature so the chia seeds absorb liquid and the mixture sets to a jam-like consistency.
05 - Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity with additional maple syrup or lemon juice as needed.
06 - Transfer to a clean jar, allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. The spread will continue to thicken as it cools; keep refrigerated for up to one week.
