Low-Carb Mulled Wine Berry Jam

Low-Carb Mulled Wine Berry Jam

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup dry red wine ((360 ml/ 12 fl oz))
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 2 whole clove
• 2 whole allspice
• 2 whole cardamom pods
• 1 star anise
• 1 cinnamon sticks
• 1 vanilla beans ((360 ml/ 12 fl oz))
• 2 slice ginger
• 1/2 orange (organic)
• 1/3 cup erythritol ((360 ml/ 12 fl oz))
• 4 cup frozen mixed berries ((360 ml/ 12 fl oz))
• 1/4 cup chia seeds ((360 ml/ 12 fl oz))
• sweetener (can be used to taste. Here's a list of suitable low-carb sweeteners.)
• alcohol (Nutrition facts are estimated - some ingredients are used for infusing. Also)

Instructions

1. Pour the wine in a sauce pan.
2. Add the nutmeg, cloves, allspice, cardamom, star anise, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean (split lenghtwise), ginger slices, and peel from half of an organic orange.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered over a medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes.
4. Then turn off the heat and cover with a lid.
5. Set aside to infuse for at least 30 minutes.
6. Strain into another sauce pan and return to the heat.
7. Add the Erythritol and berries.
8. Cook over a medium heat until it starts to boil (this will take 10-15 minutes).
9. Lower the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes.
10. Turn off the heat and add the chia seeds.
11. Mix with a spatula and set aside for 20-30 minutes to allow the chia seeds to gel and soak up the juices.
12. Transfer to a jar.
13. Keep sealed and refrigerated for up to a week, or freeze in an ice cube tray for up to 6 months.