Berry and chia spread

Method

1. Place berries in a small pot and cover with a lid
2. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until soft
3. Mash the fruit with a potato masher to create a slightly lumpy pulp
4. Remove from heat and stir through chia seeds
5. Allow to cool then transfer to a sealed container
6. Keep refrigerated and use within 5 days.

Tips

• This spread will keep well in the freezer.  Freeze small amounts that can be defrosted easily for a quick meal.
• Any other fruits that make good jam can be used instead of berries, try some of these
  • Plums, de-stoned and diced
  • Apricots, de-stoned and diced
  • Tamarillos, peeled and diced
  • Kiwifruit, peeled and diced