Healthy Blueberry Chia Jam - Low Sugar + No Pectin!
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Healthy Blueberry Chia Jam - Low Sugar + No Pectin!
Description
Healthy Blueberry Chia Jam is made by simmering blueberries with lemon juice, zest, and optional maple syrup, gently mashing half the berries to create a chunky fruit base. After boiling to reduce excess liquid, chia seeds are stirred in to absorb moisture and naturally thicken the jam as it cools. The resulting spread retains some whole blueberry pieces for texture, balancing fruity sweetness and citrus brightness.
The jam’s texture benefits from the chia seeds, providing a gel-like consistency without artificial thickeners. It can be stored refrigerated or frozen, allowing for convenient use over weeks or months. Variations using other berries like raspberries or blackberries are possible for different flavor profiles.
To keep the texture pleasant, avoid over-mashing the berries into a puree. Grinding chia seeds before adding can create a smoother jam if desired.
Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries or thawed frozen blueberries, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon from approx. 1 large lemon, zest
- ⅓ cup lemon juice from approx. 1 large lemon (the same lemon)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup optional
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Add the blueberries, lemon juice, zest, and maple syrup, (if using) to a medium sauce pot. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. You'll notice the blueberries start to burst.
- Then gently mash with a potato masher or large fork until roughly half the blueberries are mashed, leaving several chunks throughout.
- Increase the heat and boil for 5 minutes to reduce some of the liquid. Then turn off the heat and stir in your chia seeds.
- Transfer the blueberry chia jam to clean and dry jars and refrigerate or freeze.
Notes
- Use one large lemon for both zest and juice, zesting before juicing.
- Do not fully mash the blueberries; leaving some pieces adds texture.
- Chia seeds absorb excess liquid during cooling, thickening the jam naturally.
- Grinding chia seeds yields a smoother texture if preferred.
- The jam stores well in clean glass jars up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or up to 6 months frozen.
- Try substituting or mixing in other berries like raspberries or blackberries.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 40cal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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