Summer Berry Preserves

For those of you who want to buy berries on a budget and also do not have a freezer, I got you. I have found myself in this predicament, in which the most economical berries are sold frozen, but that means I must use the whole bag immediately since I don’t have the storage facilities available to use them later. This is how I preserve my frozen berries for the fridge. This is not a true berry preserve recipe, as no sugar is added, so it will keep in the fridge for about a week. I imagine one can get through a bag of berries in a week, though.

Ingredients

• 1 bag frozen berries (I used blueberries)
• 2 Tbsp. chia seeds, ground
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ tsp. warm spice blend, like pumpkin pie spice

Method

1. In a saucepan, add the frozen berries and place on stove over medium heat
2. Once berries are melted, gently smash them with a fork to break up the berries and form a liquid mixture
3. Add chia seeds, salt, and spices
4. Stir to combine and remove from heat
5. Let preserves sit covered so the seeds can absorb the liquid
6. Pour preserves into a glass container of your choice
7. Enjoy