Make this delicious Blueberry Chia Jam with just three ingredients! It's simple to make and will make you never want to buy store-bought jam again.
Chia jam is one of my favorite things to make. I like chia jams of all flavors because they're healthy and can be made with all sorts of fruits.
And blueberries are on my long list of fave fruits to eat.
Not only is this easy-to-make chia jam a flavorsome spread for homemade Banana Protein Pancakes, but it's also a fabulous topping for treats, like Healthy Vanilla Ice Cream.
If you've got a sweet tooth, this is the perfect way to indulge. This Blueberry Chia Jam recipe has no granulated sugar added and has only 3 ingredients, too!
Blueberry Chia Jam has honey for the sweetness factor, making it a clean eating treat. And if you're vegan, pure maple syrup works just as well.
Let's make this deliciously mellow and sweet chia jam together, shall we?
In This Post You'll Find:
Reasons You'll Love It
- An easy-to-make to make jam
- Tastes delicious
- No processed sugar
- 3 ingredients
- Stores easily in fridge
Watch Me Make Chia Jam
Ingredient Notes
Blueberries
When shopping for blueberries, remember blueberries of any size will be sweet as long as they are blue and not red. Reddish berries aren't ripe yet. No fresh blueberries available? You can also use frozen blueberries for the recipe.
Raw Honey
Raw honey is the ideal clean-eating sweetener for this Blueberry Chia Jam. This recipe takes just one tablespoon! You can also swap with pure maple syrup or monk fruit.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are the star of this recipe. They make the jam a ... jam. If you don't care for the seeds, you can always blend the mixture until it's smooth. I share why I love chia seeds so much in my post on the benefits of chia seeds.
How To Make Blueberry Chia Jam
Making chia jam can be done very simply. Just follow these steps:
Cook The Berries
- Cook the blueberries over medium heat about 5-10 minutes.
- Mash the fruit according to the texture you'd like.
Add The Sweetener
- Remove from heat and add in the honey (or maple syrup).
Add The Chia Seeds
- Pour in the chia seeds and stir to combine.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Store For Later
- Put your amazing jam in a sealable jar once cooled.
- Store in the fridge
Substitutions
- Raw honey can be substituted with pure maple syrup, coconut sugar, monk fruit, or stevia.
- Blueberries can be substituted for any fruit that can be mashed.
- You can use white or black chia seeds, though I prefer black because they don't stand out as much.
Blueberry Chia Jam Goes Well With:
- Pancakes: Blueberry Chia Jam is a fantastic topping for pancakes. Celebrating something special over brunch? Savor pancakes with jam and Homemade Keto Whipped Cream.
- Ice cream: Blueberry Chia Jam adds a sweet treat to lots of ice cream flavors, including my Healthy Vanilla Ice Cream.
- Bagels: I've got a Homemade Bagel recipe that I love to top with chia jam.
How To Store Blueberry Chia Jam
How To Store In The Fridge:
- Place the jam in an airtight container.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- You'll see the jam thicken as it cools.
How To Store In The Freezer:
- Store the jam in a freezer-safe airtight container, leaving room for expansion when frozen.
- Freeze this chia jam for up to 3 months.
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FAQs
Can I Use Frozen Berries For Blueberry Chia Jam?
Yes, you can use frozen blueberries for this chia jam. That way, you can make this amazing jam all year round.
How Long Does It Take For Blueberry Chia Jam To Thicken?
Blueberry Chia Jam will start to thicken within minutes but once chilled, it'll get even thicker. If you find your jam is a little too runny as you are making it (which it could be when you make it with a more watery fruit), you can gradually add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds.
Can I Use Other Fruits for Chia Jam?
Any fruit that can mash will work for chia jam, like this Strawberry Chia Jam.
Can I Can and Seal Chia Jam?
Unfortunately, this chia jam cannot be canned because of the chia seeds. Chia seeds don't hold up well to being preserved, so this recipe is for the fridge only.
Blueberry Chia Jam
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Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries
- 1 tablespoon raw honey, as needed for sweetness (use pure maple syrup if vegan)
- ¼ cup chia seeds, plus more as needed, to thicken
Instructions
- Add the blueberries to a saucepan and set over medium heat.
- Cook until the blueberries break down and become liquidly, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Mash the fruit with the back of a spatula or a potato masher. You can make it as smooth or as lumpy as you'd like here for the texture of the jam.
- Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the honey. Taste, and add more honey, as needed, for additional sweetness. If vegan, use pure maple syrup instead of raw honey.
- Add the chia seeds, and stir to combine.
- Let stand 5-10 minutes, or until thickened. The jam will continue to thicken, especially once refrigerated, but if you'd like a thicker consistency, particularly with very high-liquid fruits, you can stir in more chia seeds 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Once the jam has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a jar or sealable mason jar.
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