Easy Chia Jam (With Fresh or Frozen Berries)

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Easy Chia Jam (With Fresh or Frozen Berries)

Learn how to make an easy chia jam recipe in just 10 minutes! This simple fruit spread uses fresh or frozen berries and can be customized to your preferred sweetness.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Chilling Time1

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 75kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

3 cups strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or mixed berries
3 tablespoons chia seeds
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

Instructions

Place your fresh fruit or frozen berries into a small saucepan over medium heat. As the berries begin to warm up, soften, and release their natural berry juice (about 3 to 5 minutes), use the back of a fork or a potato masher to break them down to your desired texture. Leave some fruit whole for a chunkier spread, or mash thoroughly for a smoother consistency.
Remove the small saucepan from the heat completely. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and maple syrup or honey until well incorporated.
Add the chia seeds into the pan, stirring vigorously until they are evenly distributed throughout the warm fruit mixture.
To ensure a perfect jammy texture, give the mixture a good stir every 5 minutes for the first 20 minutes. This prevents the chia seeds from clumping together as they begin to swell.
Let the chia jam rest at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the seeds enough time to absorb the remaining water content and reach a beautiful, thick, gel-like consistency. Transfer your own homemade jam into a mason jar or airtight container and store it in the fridge. Enjoy!

Notes

Save time/prep ahead: This recipe is already incredibly fast, but using frozen fruit can actually save you the step of chopping larger fresh berries, as frozen berries naturally break down very quickly when warmed over medium heat.
Store your finished jam in a sealed container, sealed jar, or clean mason jar in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh and delicious for up to 7–10 days.
If you want to freeze chia jam, let it cool completely and spoon it into small jars (leaving a little space at the top for expansion) or drop it into an ice cube tray for perfect single-serving portions. Freeze for up to 3 months, and simply thaw a jar in the fridge overnight before using next time.
This recipe can easily be adjusted to your preferred sweetness. Feel free to adjust the level of sweetener you add as needed.
Dietary variations: This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. To make it strictly vegan-friendly, ensure you choose pure maple syrup or agave nectar as your sweetener instead of honey.
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