Chia Jam
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
32
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Calories
8 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Chia Jam
Description
This Chia Jam recipe uses about four cups of berries or chopped fruit, cooked gently in a saucepan until softened and broken down. The fruit is mashed during cooking to start breaking down the texture. After cooking, chia seeds and lemon juice are stirred in to thicken and add brightness. Optional sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or agave can be added to adjust sweetness, depending on the fruit's natural tartness.
The chia seeds act as a natural thickening agent, absorbing liquid and creating a gel-like consistency without the need for added pectin or sugar. Using lemon juice helps preserve the color and flavor of the fruit, especially those prone to browning, such as peaches. The jam can be stored in small jars and kept refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
This jam offers a quick way to enjoy the flavor of fresh fruit, suitable for spreading on bread or serving with yogurt. Because it lacks traditional sugar levels, it has a shorter refrigerator shelf life and is not suitable for canning, so freezing is recommended for longer preservation.
It is suggested to use smaller jars for storage to avoid waste and to thaw frozen jam overnight in the refrigerator or quickly by placing the jar in hot water.
Ingredients
- 16 oz Berry about 4 cups, fresh or frozen or chopped fruit
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1-3 Tablespoons honey , maple syrup or agave (optional)
Instructions
- Mash fruit: Add fruit to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Mash with a meat masher or fork to break down the fruit and cook for about 5 minutes, until all the fruit is broken down and slightly thickened. Use an immersion blender if you want it really smooth.
- Stir in chia seeds. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste and add sweetener if needed, depending on the type of fruit used*.
- Pour chia seed jam into containers* and store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen berries like raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or chopped strawberries; for juicy fruits like peaches, add extra chia seeds to thicken the jam.
- Lemon juice helps preserve the flavor and color, especially for fruits prone to browning.
- Store the jam in 4-8 oz jars; keep refrigerated up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months for longer storage.
- Thaw frozen chia jam overnight in the fridge or by placing the jar briefly in hot water for quicker use.
- Chia Jam is not suitable for canning due to lack of preservatives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 8kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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