This Easy Chia Jam is homemade jam without the hassle! There's no refined sugar, it can be made with your favorite fresh or frozen fruit, and it's ready in about 10 minutes!
2 1/2cupsfresh or frozen fruitstrawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, apricot, peaches and plums, etc.
2tablespoonspure maple syrup
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
2tablespoonschia seeds
Instructions
Place the fruit, maple syrup and lemon juice in a medium sauce pan and cook over medium heat, stirring often. Cook until the fruit has broken down and the liquid has thickened, about 5 minutes (this will take 1-2 minutes longer if your fruit is frozen).
Stir in the chia seeds and cook an addition 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Taste and add more sweetener if desired and pour into jars. Allow to cool at room temperature, then cover with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Pro tip: If the texture of the chia seeds bothers you or if like a smoother jam, process the jam in a blender or food processor until it reaches the desired consistency
Cooking time will vary ever based on the type of fruit that you use and whether it's fresh or frozen.
Store chia jam in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
Customize your jam by adding vanilla or other extracts, your favorite citrus, spices such as cinnamon or cardamom, herbs such as thyme or lavender, or freshly grated ginger.