Description
This Homemade Blueberry Chia Seed Jam is a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make alternative to traditional jams. With naturally sweet blueberries, a touch of honey, and chia seeds for thickening, it’s the perfect spread for toast, yogurt, or as a filling for pastries. Plus, it’s quick to make and packed with nutrients like fiber and antioxidants! 🍇🍯 #HealthyJam #BlueberryJam #ChiaSeedJam #HomemadePreserves #CleanEating
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, honey (if using), and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until the blueberries begin to break down and release their juices.
- Use a fork or potato masher to mash the blueberries to your desired consistency, leaving some chunks if you prefer a rustic jam.
- Add the chia seeds and water to the blueberry mixture, stirring to combine. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and the jam to thicken.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, if using. Let the jam cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a jar or airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools. Enjoy on toast, oatmeal, yogurt, or as a topping for desserts!
Notes
- If you prefer a smoother jam, you can blend the mixture using an immersion blender before adding the chia seeds.
- This jam can be stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks. If you want to preserve it longer, you can freeze it for up to 6 months.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking. If the blueberries are very sweet, you may not need any added sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg