5 from 27 votes
Chia Seed Jam (in 10 minutes!)
Chia Seed Jam is a quick homemade fruit jam using fresh or frozen berries, maple syrup, and chia seeds to thicken naturally. The cooking process gently breaks down the fruit to release juices, and chia seeds absorb liquid, creating a jam textured without added pectin. This slightly runny jam works well as a spread and can be customized in sweetness. It's a simple, small-batch recipe ideal for those wanting a natural jam with minimal ingredients.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
24 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups Berry about 8 ounces, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Pour the fruit and maple syrup into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the fruit to a simmer, gently pressing it with fork or spatula to help it break down.
- Let the fruit and maple syrup simmer together for 5 to 7 minutes, until the fruit is totally broken down. It should thicken slightly, but it will still be slightly runny after 7 minutes. That's exactly how it should be!
- Remove from the heat, then stir in the chia seeds. Pour the chia seed jam into an airtight glass jar, and let the jam chill in the fridge until thickened, at least 4 hours. This recipe makes roughly 6 ounces of jam, but it can make slightly less than that depending on how long you let the fruit juices simmer and evaporate.
- Homemade jam can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or you can freeze it for up to 3 months. I do not recommend canning it for safety reasons. (See the post above for details.)
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Notes
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Honey can be used as a sweetener if a non-vegan option is acceptable.
- Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- Canning this recipe is not recommended for safety reasons.
Nutrition Information
Calories
24kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
42mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.