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Chia is a healthful and effective thickening agent. Use 1 cup of your favorite fruit and adjust the sweetener to your taste for tasty jam of any flavor

• INGREDIENTS
  • 1 c PITTED CHERRIES
  • 1 Tbsp HONEY
  • 1 Tbsp CHIA SEEDS
• INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Combine CHERRIES and HONEY in saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook 5 minutes, stirring gently; as they heat, mash the cherries gently with wooden spoon
  3. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
  4. Remove from heat and stir in CHIA SEEDS; mixture will thicken as it cools
  5. When cool, adjust sweetness to taste; may be stored in refrigerator up to two weeks in airtight container

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