Making jam doesn’t have to be difficult! This super easy recipe is inexpensive, quick, and packed full of nutrients. No pectin, no boiling jars, no sealing required. Can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries.
Blueberry Chia Jam
Course: Uncategorized8
servings10
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Ingredients
4 cups 4 blueberries (1 quart)
1/3 cup 1/3 sugar or sugar substitute, to taste
1/4 cup 1/4 chia seeds
Directions
- PREPARE BERRIES: Can use fresh or frozen berries. If fresh, wash and dry berries and remove any stems. In a quart saucepan, simmer berries until soft. Mash to break berries. Cook until desired consistency.
- SWEETEN: Add sugar or desired sweetener. Taste test, and adjust sweetness, as all berries vary in sweetness depending on ripeness, species, and growing conditions. Combine the sugar and let simmer a couple minutes until sugar is incorporated.
- THICKEN: Remove from heat. Add chia seeds and mix to combine. Let cool in pan.
- STORE: Spoon into pint jar or other container with lid. Store up to 1 week covered in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- PALEO – Use a paleo approved sweetner
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FAQ – Blueberry Chia Jam
Why chia seeds? Chia seeds are much less expensive (pectin is FOUR times the cost), versatile, shelf stable, readily available, less messy, and packed FULL of nutrients. They are often considered a super food and will add protein to the jam.
Can you taste the chia seeds? My kids don’t notice, don’t complain, and eat it up just like any jam.
Is the jam thick enough? Yes, it spreads just like any other jam, perfect on sandwiches and toast.
Can you use other berries? Of course! This is great with any berries, or any combination. Just adjust sweetness as some berries are sweeter than others.
Is this shelf stable? No, this is more of a freezer jam. I make this every week, using frozen blueberries or berries on hand. It’s a great way to use up expiring berries.
How do I make this jam even healthier? For me, it’s a win to get my kids to eat blueberries and chia seeds every morning. But if you wanted this jam to be even healthier, use maple syrup or coconut sugar instead. Also adding lemon juice or cinnamon can enhance flavor and health benefits. Serve with a healthy bread option for a quick and nutritious breakfast.
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