Description
This Chia Seed Jam recipe offers a healthier, homemade alternative to store-bought jams. It’s naturally sweetened, requires no pectin or canning, and is ready in just 15 minutes. Enjoy a thick, fruity spread packed with fiber and omega-3s.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh or frozen fruit (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches)
- 2 tablespoons (20 g) chia seeds
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) maple syrup, honey, or agave (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Wash and chop fresh fruit. If using frozen fruit, no need to thaw.
- Cook the fruit: Place fruit in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until soft. Mash to your desired consistency.
- Add sweetener and lemon juice: Stir in maple syrup or honey and lemon juice. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add chia seeds: Remove pan from heat. Stir in chia seeds thoroughly.
- Let it thicken: Allow the jam to sit for 10–15 minutes. The chia seeds will absorb liquid and thicken the mixture.
- Adjust and store: If too thick, add a tablespoon of water or fruit juice. Adjust sweetness if needed. Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate.
Notes
- Use ripe, flavorful fruit for the best taste.
- Adjust sweetness based on the fruit’s tartness.
- Allow at least 10 minutes for the jam to thicken after adding chia seeds.
- For a smoother texture, blend the jam after it cools.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g