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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Homemade Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
Homemade Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
Summertime is berry time! Oh, yeah! There’s nothing better than berries picked at their peak of freshness. Here in the NW, we have several local farms where you can pick to your hearts content. It’s a berry bonanza! There are so many recipes you can make to enjoy your fresh berries, but one of my favorites is this Blackberry Chia Seed Jam.
It’s so healthy and so delicious, you’ll want to spread it on everything from toast and pancakes to waffles and ice cream. We think it would even be good in these cookie cups or on this breakfast sundae.
Not to mention PB&Js!
This is definitely a healthy jam recipe and most definitely a healthy food recipe!
Speaking of sandwiches, if you have a little bit of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich addiction, this is definitely the jam to use! Healthy and sugar free.
We like having this Blackberry Chia Seed Jam on hand for him to make his sandwiches because it packs a little superfood – chia seeds – in every bite and has no processed sugar.
Like flax seeds, chia seeds are super high in Omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, you get a healthy dose of antioxidants, fiber, calcium, and protein.
Our kids also like this Strawberry Chia Seed Jam. They have no idea how healthy they’re eating! Score one for mom!
How to Make Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
Have you checked your jam jar from the store? I’m guessing there’s some added sugar in there. This jam tastes wayyyy better and is soooo much healthier for you.
The crazy thing is, this Homemade Blackberry Chia Seed Jam is really easy to make, and it’s a lot less expensive than store-bought jams or jellies.
In less than 20 minutes you can be enjoying its natural sweetness! If you’re cutting out refined sugar, I would consider this recipe to be a Paleo Blackberry Jam.
This recipe is literally as easy washing your berries and sticking them into a medium pot to boil. Then, add in your maple syrup, lemon juice, and chia seeds and keep cooking until it thickens.
When thickened, you remove it from the heat and add your vanilla. MMMMmmm, it will smell good! Once it’s cooled you can place it in a mason jar or other airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.
Tips for Making Blackberry Chia Jam
This jam is a refrigerator jam – it does not require any canning, so no need to sterilize any jars and place in a water bath to seal. It’s amazing. Plus, there’s no pectin needed. The chia seeds, when exposed to moisture, plump up and thicken the jam naturally. Yum!
How Long Does Blackberry Chia Seed Jam Keep in the Freezer?
Blackberry Chia Jam keeps in the fridge for about 2-weeks. Honestly, we’ve kept it longer, but to be safe, try to use it up within that time. Seriously it won’t be hard!
Try it on bagels, toast, french toast or pancakes.
Can You Freeze Chia Seed Jam?
Oh, yes, it freezes well. So, make a big batch and have it for later! 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 don’t forget to label them with the date!
To help Prevent Freezer Burn, definitely follow our simple tips!
How Long Does Homemade Jam Last in the Freezer
Good question! Freezer jam will keep for 1 year in the freezer. It is best to put freezer jam in small containers in order 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.
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Homemade Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
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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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 20kcal
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 pound washed blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (depending on sweetness preference)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
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.
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Nutrition
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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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!
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