How do you thicken chia jam?

The chia seeds will absorb the juices from the fruit and plump up and thicken the jam. I prefer my jam thick, so if you prefer it a little runnier, just use fewer chia seeds. If you prefer it thicker, just use more.

How long does chia seed jam last?

If stored in an airtight jar or glass dish, this chia jam will last for up to a week in the fridge.

Can you use frozen fruit to make chia jam?

Absolutely! I try to use fresh berries when I can, but frozen berries work well too. Just keep in mind that they may take a little longer to cook down and soften and they may release a little more liquid.

What goes with chia jam?

You can use chia jam in any way that you would use traditional jam. I love it smeared on toasted bread or served in yogurt parfaits or bowls with some granola like this peanut butter granola or maple granola . It's also perfect for fillings in cookies like these peanut butter and jam cookies .

Chia Seed Jam (Triple Berry)

Name: Chia Seed Jam (Triple Berry)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen; 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen; 1 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 5 tablespoons chia seeds

Description

Triple Berry Chia Seed Jam with strawberries, blueberries and blackberries is small batch, refined sugar-free and ready in just 20 minutes!

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
1 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon maple syrup
5 tablespoons chia seeds

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Instructions

Add the berries to a saucepan with the maple syrup.
Cover and cook over medium heat until the berries have softened and juices have been released.
Remove from the heat and mash the berries with a fork or potato masher.
Add the chia seeds and stir to combine.
Cover the jam and let sit for 10 minutes or until the chia seeds have plumped and thickened the berry mixture.
Transfer the jam to a jar or glass dish, then cover and store in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

If you like a thicker chia jam, use 6 tablespoons of chia seeds.
If you like your jam a little runnier, use 4 tablespoons of chia seeds or add a little water.
You can swap out different berries or use a different combination of berries. Just make sure it’s a juicy kind of berry.
If you like chunks of fruit in your jam, you don’t need to mash up the berries as much.
You can leave out the maple syrup or, if you like a sweeter jam, you can use more.
Be sure to check out the other sections above the recipe card for more detailed advice and suggestions for making this recipe.