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Raw Chia Concord Grape Jelly (5 Minute Instant Jam)

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Raw grape jelly is a great alternative to cooked ones preserving many of the heat-sensitive antioxidants and enzymes, let alone how much easier it is to whip up a batch. To be honest, I never have pectin stored in the pantry, so these chia seeds are life-savers on days I run out of jam. They thicken up fruit puree in no time while no cooking is required at all. I nicknamed the recipe “instant jam” owing to the fact that I made this raw chia Concord grape jelly in under 5 minutes. This raw grape jam is also vegan and paleo.

Raw grape jelly is a great alternative to cooked ones preserving many of the heat-sensitive antioxidants and enzymes, let alone how much easier it is to whip up a batch. To be honest, I never have pectin stored in the pantry, so these chia seeds are life-savers on days I run out of jam. They thicken up fruit puree in no time while no cooking is required at all. I nicknamed the recipe "instant jam" owing to the fact that I made this raw chia Concord grape jelly in under 5 minutes.

Chia seeds are high in fiber, omega-3, plant protein, vitamins and minerals. They can be eaten raw or cooked, whole or ground, which makes chia seeds so versatile in recipes. The key to this instant jam is to grind up the chia seeds in a coffee grinder first before mixing with the grape puree. Whole chia seeds will take some time to absorb water and expand. Ground chia seeds work as a thickener Instantly.

Raw grape jelly is a great alternative to cooked ones preserving many of the heat-sensitive antioxidants and enzymes, let alone how much easier it is to whip up a batch. To be honest, I never have pectin stored in the pantry, so these chia seeds are life-savers on days I run out of jam. They thicken up fruit puree in no time while no cooking is required at all. I nicknamed the recipe "instant jam" owing to the fact that I made this raw chia Concord grape jelly in under 5 minutes.

Raw grape jelly is a great alternative to cooked ones preserving many of the heat-sensitive antioxidants and enzymes, let alone how much easier it is to whip up a batch. To be honest, I never have pectin stored in the pantry, so these chia seeds are life-savers on days I run out of jam. They thicken up fruit puree in no time while no cooking is required at all. I nicknamed the recipe "instant jam" owing to the fact that I made this raw chia Concord grape jelly in under 5 minutes.

Raw grape jelly is a great alternative to cooked ones preserving many of the heat-sensitive antioxidants and enzymes, let alone how much easier it is to whip up a batch. To be honest, I never have pectin stored in the pantry, so these chia seeds are life-savers on days I run out of jam. They thicken up fruit puree in no time while no cooking is required at all. I nicknamed the recipe "instant jam" owing to the fact that I made this raw chia Concord grape jelly in under 5 minutes.

Raw grape jelly is a great alternative to cooked ones preserving many of the heat-sensitive antioxidants and enzymes, let alone how much easier it is to whip up a batch. To be honest, I never have pectin stored in the pantry, so these chia seeds are life-savers on days I run out of jam. They thicken up fruit puree in no time while no cooking is required at all. I nicknamed the recipe "instant jam" owing to the fact that I made this raw chia Concord grape jelly in under 5 minutes.

Raw Chia Concord Grape Jelly

Raw grape jelly is a great alternative to cooked ones preserving many of the heat-sensitive antioxidants and enzymes, let alone how much easier it is to whip up a batch. To be honest, I never have pectin stored in the pantry, so these chia seeds are life-savers on days I run out of jam. They thicken up fruit puree in no time while no cooking is required at all. I nicknamed the recipe "instant jam" owing to the fact that I made this raw chia Concord grape jelly in under 5 minutes.
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Course: Breakfast, Condiment
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Yang

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Concord grapes (see recipe notes for substitutes)
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (or to taste)

Instructions

  • Grind chia seeds in a coffee grinder into a fine powder.
  • Puree 1 cup of grapes in a food processor until the skins are broken down. 
  • Add the chia seed ground and maple syrup into the food processor. Whiz again until all ingredients are well mixed. I don't like my foods very sweet, so 2 tbsp of maple syrup seems right for me.  Now it's time to have a taste and adjust the sweetness if needed. 
  • Store in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Notes

  1. You may substitute Concord grapes with another kind of grapes. Concord grapes give a nice deep purple colour to the jelly, but they are a bit on the sour side. Other variety of grapes tend to be sweeter than Concord grapes. If you are like me, who doesn't have much of a sweet tooth, you may want to skip or reduce the maple syrup or any other added sweeteners when using a variety of grapes already quite sweet.  
  2. Feel free to substitute grapes with other fruits, and watch out for the amount of chia seeds required. Adjustment may be needed depending on how juicy the fruits you use.
  3. Instead of grinding up the chia seeds, alternatively they can be used whole to thicken the jam. Expect to wait for at least 30 minutes for the whole chia seeds to soak up the fluid. This is an option for make ahead, instead of an instant jam.
  4. Raw jams are best made in small batches. Extra jams that can't be finished in 3 to 5 days can be stored in freezer.
  5. Calorie calculation is based on the whole recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal
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    • Yang says

      The ones I got are seedless. Yes, I definitely just grind up the skin. If you can’t get seedless grapes, I think it’s ok to try to crush and blend them like with the skin.

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  3. Lori says

    My first concord grapes are ripe and ready. I love you jam idea. How do you deal with the seeds in the grapes? Is there a proper way to remove them that is the easiest?

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    • Yang says

      In what way? Yes, I think the texture of agave syrup would work as a substitute for maple syrup. But agave is very high in fructose and low in nutrients, which doesn’t make it a very healthy sweetener.

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  6. Jean says

    Such a great alternative to the store bought version which are usually laden with sugar and artificial ingredients! I love how simple these are to make. And the color is gorgeous!

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    • Yang says

      You are welcome Renee! Have fun cooking with the little ones. ❤️ Working in the kitchen with them is truly the best way to teach children a healthy eating habit!

      Reply

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