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Quick & Easy Chia Seed Jam

July 17, 2019 Updated September 25, 2019 by Jessica Hoffman 4 Comments

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This quick & easy chia seed jam comes together in 20 minutes and makes a perfect healthy spread or sauce! Try some this week on toast or a sandwich for a nutritious burst of fruity flavor.

a piece of toast with chia seed jam on it

Chia seed jam is a great alternative to using store-bought jams that are loaded with sugar. This jam uses fresh fruit, is sweetened with maple syrup and is delicious spread on toast or used as a sauce. It’s delicious on its own or in recipes like thumbprint cookies!

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • It’s made only with 4 simple ingredients.
  • It’s a healthy alternative to store-bought jams and is sweetened with maple syrup, so they’re refined sugar-free.
  • This jam is loaded with fresh berries, which are high in antioxidants and vitamins.

Is it ok to can chia seed jam?

While chia seed jam is a great alternative to regular jams, it is not recommended for canning.

Chia seed jam is more of a “short-term” jam that is best enjoyed within a week or two from your fridge. It can be stored in a jar or can of course, but because them jam is thickened with chia seeds rather than pectin and sugar, it does not preserve the same way those types of jam would.

How to make chia seed jam

Cut up the strawberries and add them to a pot with some lemon juice and maple syrup. Let them cook down for 15 minutes. Then add chia seeds to the pot.

a pot with strawberries and chia seeds

Mix together and let cook down for another 5 minutes.

chia seed jam in a pot

Recipe tips and variations

  • You can use either fresh or frozen fruit to make chia seed jam, so you can make this recipe any time of year. (Though I highly recommend using fresh berries if you can for the best tasting jam!)
  • Make sure to stir the jam often as you cook to prevent the bottom from sticking and burning.
  • Use any type of berries you love or swap out berries for other fruits like peaches or apricots.
  • Use a mason jar with a tight lid to store your chia seed jam. This will help it keep well.

Other chia seed recipes to try

  • Key lime pie chia pudding
  • Whole-grain buckwheat and chia bread
  • Tropical coconut chia pops
a jar of chia seed jam with a spoon

If you tried this quick and easy chia seed jam or any other recipe on the blog let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment/rating below! Be sure to follow along on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook for even more deliciousness!

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a jar of chia seed jam with a spoon

Quick & Easy Chia Seed Jam

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Jess
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minute
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, spread
  • Method: Cook
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

this jam is super healthy and only uses 4 simple ingredients!


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Ingredients

  • 3 cups strawberries, cut in halves 
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup 
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds 

Instructions

  1. Add the strawberries, lemon juice and maples syrup to a pot on medium heat. Let cook down for 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent the bottom from burning. 
  2. Add the chia seeds and mix together, letting cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the jam to a jar and store in the fridge. 

Notes

You can use either fresh or frozen fruit to make this recipe, and substitute strawberries for any berry you love. 

Don’t forget to stir your jam every few minutes to prevent it from sticking and burning on the bottom!

Use a mason jar or any jar with a tight lid to store this jam. 

This chia seed jam lasts for a week in the fridge. 


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2.8g
  • Protein: 1.5g

Keywords: chia seed jam, healthy jam

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Chia, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan

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Comments

  1. Marie

    July 22, 2019 at 4:06 am

    Delicious!! I love this jam, thank you so much!! I used fresh blackberries I just picked off some bushes during a bike ride and I didn’t quite pick 3 cups, so I added 1 cup frozen blueberries too. This is the best jam I’ve had since my mom’s strawberry jam I grew up with. Not too sweet, love the all natural ingredients, thanks again:)

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    • Jess

      July 22, 2019 at 11:29 am

      Hi Marie, glad you liked the recipe! 🙂 So jealous you got to pick some fresh blackberries, I’m sure it must have been delicious!

      Reply
  2. Sarah | Well and Full

    July 18, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    This chia jam looks so fabulous! I love how simple and easy it is to make!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jess

      July 18, 2019 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks Sarah! It’s so good with fresh summer strawberries:)

      Reply

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