Description
A quick, healthy, and naturally sweetened alternative to store-bought jam. Made with fresh fruit, chia seeds, and natural sweetener, it’s packed with fiber, antioxidants, and flavor — ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh or frozen fruit (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or peaches)
- 2 tablespoons (20 g) chia seeds
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) maple syrup, honey, or agave (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Wash and chop fresh fruit, or use frozen fruit directly.
- Cook the fruit: Add to a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until soft. Mash with a fork or potato masher.
- Add sweetener and lemon juice: Stir in maple syrup or honey and lemon juice. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add chia seeds: Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds until evenly combined.
- Let it thicken: Rest for 10–15 minutes to allow chia seeds to absorb liquid and form a jam-like consistency.
- Adjust and store: Add water if too thick, adjust sweetness, then transfer to a jar and refrigerate.
Notes
- Use ripe, flavorful fruit for the best taste.
- Adjust sweetness based on fruit type — tart fruits may need more sweetener.
- Let the jam sit for at least 10 minutes after adding chia seeds for proper thickening.
- Blend for a smoother texture if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: N/A