Balsamic Blueberry Jam

Hello, my beautiful chickpeas! Today's recipe is my current breakfast obsession. It's sweet (but not too sweet), easy to make, packed full of great blueberry nutrients, and perfect for your morning toast. Let's jump into my Balsamic Blueberry Jam!

I love how easily this one comes together, and there's nothing that makes me feel more fancy than a homemade jam for breakfast.

Inspiration for Balsamic Blueberry Jam

Last year I shared my 4-Ingredient Chia Raspberry Jam with you, and it was a hit! This summer I wanted to bring you another delicious jam, but this time I wanted it to have a bit more of a traditional texture (rather than a chia seed texture), and I also wanted to bring a totally new flavor profile so you can switch things up.

This jam uses arrowroot powder as a thickener, which gives us more of a traditional jam texture than chia seeds would. I also decided to include balsamic vinegar in this recipe to make the flavor more interesting. Balsamic and blueberries are a match made in heaven in my book, and the combo lends itself nicely to a jam! It makes our jam sweet but also just a tad sour and tangy.

Ingredients

One thing I love about this recipe is how simple it is - you only need 4 ingredients (plus water) to pull this one together!

• Blueberries - we use fresh blueberries here to make our homemade jam as fresh as possible!
• Balsamic vinegar - to make our flavor deeper and more interesting!
• Maple syrup - for a touch more sweetness.
• Arrowroot powder - this will help to thicken our Balsamic Blueberry Jam so that it is perfectly spreadable on your morning toast.

How to Make Balsamic Blueberry Jam

A lot of people can be overwhelmed at the idea of a jam recipe - but I promise you this one really isn't complicated! Let's go over the basics.

1. Add all ingredients (except arrowroot) to a pot and bring to medium heat.
2. Bring it to a simmer, mash the berries, and allow to simmer another 5 minutes.
3. Add arrowroot and stir to combine.
4. Simmer another 10-20 minutes or until it reaches your desired thickness.
5. Remove from heat and cool at room temperature.

Tips & Tricks

I wouldn't mess much with the recipe itself here, altering anything could affect the thickness and the overall consistency. However, there are so many delicious ways to enjoy this homemade jam, so let's talk about some fun ways to use this recipe!

• The most obvious option here is to enjoy it on toast or an english muffin for breakfast! It's simple but so good.
• For another fun breakfast idea, plop this jam on top of a smoothie bowl or stir it into your favorite vegan yogurt!
• This jam is great for a fun charcuterie board - spread it on crackers and pair it with other delicious fruits or nuts.
• Because this jam has a deeper flavor from the balsamic vinegar, I personally think it works great as a sandwich condiment. Pair it with a vegan mozzarella and some fresh veggies on your favorite bread, and you've got yourself a delicious lunch!
• Looking for other fun but simple breakfast recipes? Check out my Easy Vanilla Almond Granola and my Chocolate Hazelnut Spread next!

Enjoy!