Description
A simple and healthy homemade blueberry chia seed jam that is natural, refined sugar-free, and perfect for spreading on toast, oatmeal, yogurt, or pancakes. This easy stovetop recipe uses fresh or frozen blueberries, sweetened lightly with maple syrup or honey, and thickened with chia seeds for a nutritious, vegan condiment.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Cook the blueberries: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the blueberries and lemon juice. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to break down and release their juices.
- Mash the berries: Use a fork or potato masher to gently mash the blueberries to your desired texture.
- Add sweeteners and zest: Stir in the maple syrup or honey and lemon zest, if using, mixing well to combine.
- Add chia seeds and thicken: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chia seeds. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Let it set: Let the jam sit for 10–15 minutes to thicken as the chia seeds absorb the liquid. Once cooled, transfer the jam to a clean jar and store in the refrigerator. It will continue to thicken as it chills.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness depending on how ripe your berries are.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Use on toast, oatmeal, yogurt, or pancakes for a healthy, natural spread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
