Name: Easy Chia Seed Jam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5 cups fresh or frozen fruit; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chia seeds

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Easy Chia Seed Jam

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Ingredients

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Easy Chia Seed Jam

2 ½ cups fresh or frozen fruitstrawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, apricot, peaches and plums, etc.

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the fruit, maple syrup and lemon juice in a medium sauce pan and cook over medium heat, stirring often. Cook until the fruit has broken down and the liquid has thickened, about 5 minutes (this will take 1-2 minutes longer if your fruit is frozen).

Stir in the chia seeds and cook an addition 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Taste and add more sweetener if desired and pour into jars. Allow to cool at room temperature, then cover with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Crush Your Chia Seeds 🌱
Lightly crush the chia seeds before adding them to release their thickening power and create a smoother jam consistency in less time.
Freeze Your Fruit First ❄️
Use frozen fruit straight from the freezer—it breaks down faster and releases more juice, reducing cooking time and intensifying flavor.
Balance Sweetness with Acidity 🍋
Add fresh lemon juice gradually while tasting; it brightens the fruit flavor and reduces the amount of maple syrup needed for a more complex taste.
Stir Strategically ⏱️
Stir continuously for the first 3-4 minutes to prevent sticking, then let it rest without stirring to allow chia seeds to fully absorb liquid and thicken properly.
Cool Before Jarring 🥄
Allow jam to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to jars—this helps the chia seeds set completely and gives you the ideal thick, spreadable texture.