Try our incredible homemade blackberry chia seed jam for a healthy and flavorful recipe! Made with blackberries and chia seeds in 20 minutes, this easy jam is rich in antioxidants and doesn’t contain refined sugar. No special tools or canning are required!

Jar of fresh blackberry jam with a spoon in it.

Making jam is easier than you think! In just over 15 minutes, you can enjoy this delicious Homemade Blackberry Chia Seed Jam! This chia jam recipe is great on everything from toast and bagels to pancakes.

It’s gluten-free, vegan, and contains less sugar than most jams.

Homemade Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is also incredible!

Why You’ll Love This Jam

  • QUICK & EASY. In about 20 minutes, you can enjoy a wonderful spread for toast or a topper for your yogurt bowl. It’s super simple! No special tools are required.
  • HEALTHY. It’s so healthy and delicious; you’ll want to spread it on everything from toast to pancakes. The jam contains no refined sugars, and the health benefits of chia seeds are numerous. They are super high in Omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, you get a healthy dose of antioxidants, fiber, calcium, and protein. Blackberries are rich in vitamin C and fiber as well.
  • INEXPENSIVE. Making your own jam with fresh berries is much less expensive than store-bought jams or jellies.

This easy recipe is definitely a healthy homemade jam recipe and most definitely a healthy food recipe!

Ingredient Notes

You only need 5-simple ingredients to make this tasty chia seed jam recipe:

  • Fresh Blackberries – you can also use frozen berries. 
  • Maple Syrup – pure maple syrup (not imitation) is best. You can also use honey or agave syrup.
  • Lemon Juice – again, fresh is best!
  • Chia Seeds – these nutrient-rich seeds thicken the jam naturally.
  • Vanilla Extract – pure vanilla extract is recommended.
Chia seeds in a spoon and blackberries in a bowl.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Have you checked your jam jar from the store? I’m guessing there’s some added sugar in there. This homemade blackberry jam recipe tastes better and is so much healthier for you.

  1. Cook Berries. Wash your berries, place them into a medium pot on the stove, and start to bring the blackberries to a boil.
  2. Add Remaining Ingredients. Stir in the maple syrup, lemon juice, and chia seeds with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook jam on low until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes more. Continue to stir the jam while it thickens.
  3. Add Vanilla and Place in Jars. When thickened, remove it from the heat and add your vanilla. Once it’s cooled to room temperature, place it in a mason jar or other airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.
Pieces of toast with blackberry jam on it.

More Jam Recipes

If you want to make traditional jams, we have a fantastic Mixed Berry Jam.

Strawberry Fig Jam is also a treat!

It’s delicious in these easy cookie cups or on breakfast sundaes.

Expert Tips

  • This jam is a refrigerator jam – it does not require any canning, so there is no need to sterilize any jars and place them in a water bath to seal. It’s amazing.
  • This is a small-batch jam recipe. We use an 8-ounce mason jar to store the jam.
  • There is no pectin needed for this recipe. When exposed to moisture, the chia seeds plump up and thicken the jam naturally. Yum!
  • You can use any type of frozen berries in this recipe with great results. 

Storing

Blackberry Chia Jam keeps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.

Honestly, we’ve kept it longer, but to be safe, try to use it within that time. Seriously it won’t be hard!

What could be easier? No canning, but you get to enjoy fresh homemade blackberry jam! It’s even good over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. So enjoy!

Mason Jar with blackberry chia seed jam in it.

Recipe FAQs

Can You Freeze Chia Seed Jam?

Chia seed jam freezes well. You can freeze chia jam in plastic or glass, and you can even freeze jam in zip-lock freezer bags. Just be sure to press out any extra air before zipping them up. And remember to label them with the date! Use our Freezer Guide to prevent freezer burn.

How Long Does Homemade Jam Last in the Freezer

Freezer jam will keep for 1 year in the freezer. It is best to put freezer jam in small containers to take out of the freezer what you need and eat it within a short period of time. It lasts about 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

What does Chia do to Jam?

Chia seeds thicken the jam. These nutrient-rich seeds hold up to 30 times their weight in water, making them the perfect substitute for jam-thickening pectin.

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Jar of Fresh blackberry jam with blackberries next to it.
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Homemade Blackberry Chia Seed Jam Recipe

Servings: 24
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Author: Erin @ Suburban Simplicity
In less than 20 minutes, you can make this delicious Homemade Blackberry Chia Seed Jam! This chia jam recipe is great on everything from toast to pancakes: GF and no refined sugar.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound washed blackberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, depending on sweetness preference
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Spatula or cooking spoon
  • storage jar

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the blackberries to a low boil on medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the berries soften, about 5 minutes. Don't overcook it. Leave some berries in chunks for texture.
  • Stir in the maple syrup, lemon juice, and chia seeds. Cook jam on low until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes more. Continue to stir the jam while it thickens.
  • Remove the jam from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let jam cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer mixture to an airtight container, such as a mason jar, and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

The jam can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, and it freezes well.
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Calories: 20kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Potassium: 40mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 40IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 0.2mg
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This recipe was originally published on 7/13/2018.