5.0 from 18 votes
Chia Jam
This 10-minute Chia Seed Jam can be made with any type of berries or juicy fruit! It has no added sugar, is freezer friendly, and it tastes so fresh and delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 32
Calories: 8 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh or frozen berries or chopped fruit , * (about 4 cups)
- 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.
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Notes
- Yield: Makes 2 cups, Serving Size is 1 Tablespoon
- Fruit: Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or chopped strawberries (or a combination) work great. If using peaches or pineapple, you may need to add a sprinkle of extra chia seeds to thicken the jam, since peaches are so juicy.
- Lemon Juice: Adds tanginess, helps preserve flavors and vibrancy of the fruit (especially fruits that brown, like peaches).
- Containers: I recommend using 4oz or 8oz jars because chia jam only keeps for 1 week in the fridge, and store leftovers in the freezer. (The added sugar in traditional jams makes those last longer than this jam will).
- Freezing Instructions: Freeze prepared chia jam in a freezer-safe container or jar for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or quick thaw placing the jar in hot water for a few minutes.
- Canning: Chia Seeds Jam is not safe for canning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
8kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Trans Fat
0.001g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8
% 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.