Searching for a tasty jam that's healthy? This no-sugar Peach Chia Jam is delicious and extra easy to make, and all 3 ingredients are good for you!
Tired of jams being loaded in sugar? Me, too. It's crazy when it's possible to make jam without sugar. It's why I updated my family-favorite, older peach jam recipe to use raw honey and no longer use sugar.
This Peach Chia Jam has just 3 ingredients and is surprisingly simple to make!
I absolutely love jam—I've got a few wonderful chia jam flavors up my sleeve, and today, I will introduce you to Peach Chia Jam. And, yes, it's as fabulous as it sounds.
Before you know it, you'll be topping all of your favorite treats with this chia jam. From Banana Protein Pancakes to Healthy Vanilla Ice Cream!
If you enjoyed this Peach Chia Jam, then you'll enjoy my Strawberry Chia Jam.
Let's get started!
In This Post You'll Find:
Reasons You'll Love It
- Takes just 15 minutes to make
- Stores in the fridge and can be frozen, too
- Delicious and so peachy
- Nice and sweet without refined sugar
- Makes a flavorful topping
Watch Me Make Peach Chia Jam
Ingredient Notes
Peaches
The perfect peach is slightly soft when gently squeezed. The skin will look fresh and be golden red.
Chia Seeds
I prefer using white chia seeds for this jam, as they don't stand out so much, but either black or white chia seeds would work.
Raw Honey
A tablespoon of raw honey is needed, especially if the peaches are already sweet. If you're vegan, you can opt for pure maple syrup or coconut sugar.
Storage Tips
Chia jam recipes are made to last about 2 weeks in the fridge as long as you've stored it in an airtight container like a mason jar.
You can freeze it right in the jar for about 3 months, thawing in the fridge when you are ready to use it. Just make sure the container is freezer-safe.
Sadly, you cannot can this jam, as the chia seeds don't react well to canning.
FAQs
How To Make Jam Without Sugar
I know—you're like me and love jam, but don't like refined sugar.
Say goodbye to that problem because this irresistible jam is a 3-ingredient recipe without sugar. I use just a tablespoon of raw honey to sweeten the jam, and if you're vegan, you can use pure maple syrup or monk fruit extract. It's that easy.
My Peach Chia Jam Isn't Thickening
If the jam isn't thickening to the consistency you like, stir in more chia seeds, 1 teaspoon at a time. Wait a few minutes, and you'll see it begin to thicken. Repeat if necessary.
How Do I Peel Peaches To Make Jam?
This method is much better than a knife because it doesn't take fruit with it like peeling with a knife.
- Boil water in a large pot on your stove.
- Gently put the peaches in, one at a time.
- Keep the peaches in the water for 20-30 seconds.
- Remove the peaches from the pot. Put them in an ice bath (or just a pot of very cold water). Leave them resting for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the water and pull off the skin from your peaches in one quick motion.
More Chia Jam Recipes
- Mango Chia Pudding
- Raspberry Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding
- Peanut Butter And Jelly Chia Pudding
Peach Chia Jam
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Ingredients
- 4 cups peaches, diced and peeled
- 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 peaches to a saucepan and set over medium heat.
- Cook until the peaches 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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