Apple Chia Jam

Ingredients

• 3 medium apples (I used 3 Gala Apples // 2 cups chopped // 600g)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup fresh apple juice OR water (187ml)
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup*
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Fill a large bowl with water halfway and mix in salt. Peel the apples and then place them into the salty water for 5 minutes. Reserve the apple skin.

2. 2

   Core and chop apples into 1 cm sized pieces cubes.

3. 3

   Add the apples, apple skin, fresh apple juice, chia seeds, lemon juice, maple syrup and cinnamon (if using) into a medium pot and bring to a low boil.

4. 4

   Simmer the jam 18-20 minutes over medium low until the apples are very tender and all the liquid has evaporated. Stir every 5 minutes with a wooden spoon. If the liquid has evaporated very quickly and the apples are not yet tender, add in 1-3 tbsp more apple juice or water. Remove the apple skins at around 10-15 minutes or when the apple skin has become dull.

5. 5

   Using the back of a wooden spoon, mash 50-60% of the apples until desired consistency.

6. 6

   Immediately transfer the jam into a well sterilized jar and close securely with a lid. Allow the jam to cool at room temperature and then refrigerate.