5 from 192 votes
Easy Chia Seed Jam Recipe
The Easy Chia Seed Jam Recipe transforms fresh fruit into a thick, spreadable jam using chia seeds as a natural thickener. The fruit is simmered with maple syrup and lemon juice, then mashed and mixed with chia seeds before cooling. The resulting jam offers a balance of fresh fruit sweetness with the slight texture of chia seeds, making it a versatile topping for toast, yogurt, or desserts.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
40 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh fruit strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- If using strawberries, nectarines, apricots, etc., slice them into small pieces. No need to do anything to small berries.
- In a pot on medium heat, add the fruit, maple syrup and lemon juice. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, using your spoon to help the fruit break down.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to puree the fruit, then turn off the heat.
- Stir in the chia seeds and transfer the jam to a storage container. Place in the refrigerator to cool.
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Notes
- Choose fresh or frozen black or white chia seeds and ensure they are fresh for best texture.
- The base can be tailored to any preferred fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
- Store the jam refrigerated and use it within a week for optimal freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
40kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
114IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 40kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 114IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.