This super simple 2-3 ingredient recipe gets you a fruity jam in a pinch! You have complete control over the added sugar, unlike most standard jams that require plenty of sugar for preserving purposes. Note that due to low sugar content, this jam will only last about 5 days. The good news is you can quickly whip up another batch whenever you’d like! 

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Berry Chia Jam

A very easy way to make a fruity jam.

Course Side Dish

Keyword chia, fruit, no cook

Prep Time 5 minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 10 ounce bag frozen blueberries or other berries, thawed or 2 cups fresh
• 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
• Sweetener to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Mash berries with a fork. You can also pulse them in a food processor or blender
   
   

2. Add optional sweetener to taste, then mix in chia seeds.

3. Cover or transfer to a container with a lid. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set. Add more chia seeds to thicken if necessary. Store in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

• If using fresh berries, you may need to briefly cook them to release the liquid, which will be absorbed by the chia seeds and thicken the jam.
• Serving suggestions: plain yogurt, oatmeal, whole grain baked goods, or chia pudding
• Try other berries too – raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries
• To make this recipe vegan, do not use honey as a sweetener.
• Alternatively, you can briefly cook this recipe to speed up the gelling process. In a small saucepan, combine berries, a little water, and chia seeds. Heat over low heat for 5-10 minutes or until the chia seeds have started to gel (it will thicken more as it cools). If it is too runny, add 1-2 more tsp of chia seeds and continue heating until desired consistency is reached. Add sweetener to taste.