Homemade Blackberry Chia Seed Jam Recipe
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.
Servings 24
Calories 20kcal
Equipment
- saucepan
- Spatula or cooking spoon
- storage jar
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
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.2mg