Description
Learn how to make a simple and delicious Homemade Blueberry Chia Seed Jam that is perfect for spreading on toast, stirring into yogurt, or using as a topping for oatmeal or pancakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Chia Seed Jam:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Blueberries: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the blueberries and cook for 5–7 minutes until they break down.
- Add Sweetener and Chia Seeds: Mash the berries, then stir in maple syrup, lemon juice, and chia seeds. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat, let it thicken for 10 minutes, then transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
- The jam will thicken as it chills.
- You can use different berries for variety.
- This recipe is refined sugar-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
