Easy Berry Chia Seed Jam (Printable)
Quick, vibrant fruit spread thickened naturally with chia seeds. Perfect for toast, yogurt, or desserts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
→ Sweetener
02 - 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, adjusted to taste preference
→ Thickener
03 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
→ Flavor Enhancers
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the berries in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to break down and release their juices, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Use a fork or potato masher to mash the berries to your preferred texture, whether chunky or smooth.
03 - Stir in the maple syrup or honey, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until thoroughly combined.
04 - Remove from heat and let the mixture sit for at least 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The jam will thicken naturally as the chia seeds absorb the liquid.
05 - Taste the jam and add more sweetener if needed to achieve your desired sweetness level.
06 - Transfer the jam to a clean jar. Allow to cool completely before sealing with the lid and refrigerating.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You probably have everything you need in your pantry right now
- Its ready in fifteen minutes but tastes like you spent all day
02 -
- The jam keeps thickening in the fridge, so dont worry if it looks thin at first
- This isnt shelf-stable like canned jam, so always keep it refrigerated and use within a week
03 -
- If your berries are super sweet, you might not need any sweetener at all
- Warm the jam slightly before spreading—it glides like magic