Here's how to make chia seed jam in 4 delicious flavors! This healthy jam is easy to make and can use as few as two ingredients. Tastes just like real jam! Plus we're sharing our favorite flavor ideas: raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, and peach!
We're back with another ultimate guide post and I couldn't be more excited about this one. It's all about one of my favorite things to make: chia jam!
What's great about these recipes is they're a) super customizable and b) easy to make. Chia jam can be made with as little as two ingredients and you can use almost any fruit to make it.
Today we're talking all about how to make chia seed jam and everything else you need to know. We've got a lot of info in this post, but also have four amazing chia seed jam recipes!!
What is Chia Jam?
Okay, so let's kick things off talking about what chia jam is. Chia jam is a fruit jam that uses chia seeds as a thickening agent. It's essential a health(ier) version of traditional jam!
Why Making Jam with Chia Seeds Rocks
There are so many amazing reasons to love and make chia jam, but here are some of the reasons why I love it:
- You only need a few ingredients – just fruit & chia seeds is all you need!
- It's healthier – you get the health benefits of chia seeds in your jam (protein + healthy fats)
- It doesn't require sweeteners – unlike other jams, you don't need added sugar to make these jams tasty!
- You can use any type of fruit!
How to Make Chia Seed Jam
I've mentioned this already, but chia jam couldn't be easier to make!
STEP ONE
Add your fruit into a saucepan. Turn it on medium and begin to mash the fruit down.
STEP TWO
Once the fruit is soft and mostly mashed down, add the chia seeds (and any other flavors you want). Stir it together and remove from the heat.
STEP THREE
Transfer the jam into a heatproof jar. Allow the jam to cool completely and then enjoy!
Best Fruits for Chia Seed Jam
You can honestly use any type of fruit you want for chia seed jam. I'm showing you four of my favorites, but feel free to use whatever you'd like. Everything from berries, stone fruits, apples, pears, even mango! If you have a specific fruit question, let me know in the comments.
Here are the chia jam flavors we're making today:
- Strawberry Chia Jam (with vanilla)
- Blueberry Chia Jam (with lemon)
- Raspberry Chia Jam (with honey)
- Peach Chia Jam (with honey + cinnamon)
All four are absolutely delicious and super easy to make! And yes, have fun with other flavors too – if you end up trying some new ones, let us know in the comments.
Vanilla Strawberry Chia Jam
The first jam we have on our list is a classic. This strawberry chia jam uses three ingredients – strawberries, chia seeds, and vanilla. It's sweet, it's flavorful and it's a healthier version of classic strawberry!
How to make Strawberry Chia Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh (or frozen strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Add the strawberries into a saucepan. Turn to medium heat and begin to mash the berries with a fork. Once the berries are mostly mashed, stir in the chia seeds, and vanilla.
- Allow the mixture to boil for 10 - 15 seconds, then remove from the heat.
- Transfer into a glass jar and allow it to cool completely. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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Raspberry Chia Jam
Our favorite recipe for raspberry chia jam which uses just 3 simple ingredients – raspberry, chia, and honey! We love using this jam on top of toast, but also in baking! Swirl it into your favorite muffin or brownie recipe. It tastes incredible and couldn't be easier to make!
How to make Raspberry Chia Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Add the raspberries into a saucepan. Turn to medium heat and begin to mash the berries with a fork. Once the berries are mostly mashed, stir in the chia seeds and honey.
- Allow the mixture to boil for 10 - 15 seconds, then remove from the heat.
- Transfer into a glass jar and allow it to cool completely. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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Blueberry Chia Jam
If you love blueberry jam, you're going to LOVE this recipe! It uses just 3 simple ingredients – blueberry, chia, and lemon zest! The lemon adds just a touch of brightness and of course, the two are a perfect combination.
How to make Blueberry Chia Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Add the blueberries into a saucepan. Turn to medium heat and begin to mash the berries with a fork. Once the berries are mostly mashed, stir in the chia seeds and lemon zest.
- Allow the mixture to boil for 10 - 15 seconds, then remove from the heat.
- Transfer into a glass jar and allow it to cool completely. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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Peach Chia Jam
Do you love peach chia jam? Our favorite recipe for peach chia jam which uses just 4 simple ingredients – peaches, chia seeds, cinnamon, and honey! This tastes absolutely incredible and pairs so well with oatmeal, muffins, and even chia seed pudding itself!
How to make Peach Chia Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peach slices
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Add the peaches into a saucepan. Turn to medium heat and begin to mash the fruit with a fork. Alternately, you can blitz the peaches in a blender first.
- Once the peaches are mostly mashed, stir in the chia seeds, cinnamon and honey.
- Allow the mixture to boil for 10 - 15 seconds, then remove from the heat.
- Transfer into a glass jar and allow it to cool completely. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
This is awesome!
Love jams & jellies but don’t want the sugar & preservatives!
You just made my day!
I’m so glad!! I hope you enjoy all four 🙂
Can you can the chia jam like you do other jams in a water bath.
We haven’t tried it but because the jam is thickened with chia seeds rather than pectin and sugar, it probably will not preserve the same way those types of jam would.
I made the Chia Seed Jam with mixed frozen fruit. It was so easy, but I found that it did not have much taste to it. I know I can deal with this but I made a few jars for Christmas gifts. Can I add anything to them to bring out the flavor, even though they are in jars?
Can you freeze this jam? If so, for how long? And safe to do so in jars?
Sure! I’d suggest keeping it in a glass jar and then letting it thaw at room temperature and don’t keep it longer than 4-6 months.
Can I use elderberries for this recipe?
We haven’t tried to make elderberry chia seed jam yet but yes, they should work! If you try it, let us know how it turns out!
Could u freeze this ice cube trays and thaw as needed I would never eat this in a week
Definitely!
You only refrigerate this jam. Can it be canned? TKS.
I think it could be, yes!
Can this be preserved for longer in the freezer? What method would be the best?
Sure thing! I’d suggest keeping it in a glass jar and then just letting it thaw at room temperature. Should hold up fine!
Can this be done with pineapple?
Yes! That would be delicious!
Do you think this would work with golden berries because of the skin on the outside?
I have never tried it with golden berries, so you may just want to look if there are any necessary steps to take when cooking with them. Let me know how it turns out!!
I want to make orange jam with chia .
How to mske
You can use 2 cups of frozen or fresh orange slices, then follow the same steps as the other 4 jams 🙂
Hey! I just randomly found your Youtube video and I never even thought about making jam with Chia seeds. It’s an awesome idea. Thank you for that! I recently wath diagnosed with histamine intolerance, so I have to go without a lot of things. Jams being one of those.
One other thing: You wrote in your blog that in other jams the sugar is added to make them tasty. Which is false. Normally the sugar (and it has to be a lot) is added to keep the jam from spoiling. That’s why you can keep jams and marmelade (unopened) for years.
I’m gonna try and make some mango jam now. Thanks for the recipe!
Excited to hear what you think of them!
I’m curious if you can freeze this jam? I don’t think I would eat it all in one week
I think so? I’ve never frozen it, but it should work!
Just curious if y’all wound up trying to freeze it and if it worked out!?