Made with 4 simple ingredients, this homemade blueberry chia jam is a delicious alternative to store-bought jam! Ready in 20 minutes, you won’t believe just how easy it is to make this recipe. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for this chia jam.
If you have a giant bag of chia seeds that need to be used (outside of chia puddings and overnight oats!), then you need to make this blueberry chia jam recipe! It’s so much better than store-bought!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You only need four ingredients! I love recipes like this blueberry chia jam that doesn’t require a ton of ingredients as it means I usually have everything on hand, ready to go! Especially when using frozen ingredients (the blueberries), I can make this chia jam without having to run to the store.
- This chia jam recipe only uses a couple of tablespoons of maple syrup. The jam is thickened by chia seeds instead of a ton of sugar! A lot of store-bought jams have a ton of sugar whereas making it at home, you can control how sweet it is.
- This homemade chia jam with blueberries comes together quickly. You can make this chia jam is around 20 minutes!
Ingredients You’ll Need
blueberries — feel free to use fresh or frozen blueberries! You can even use wild blueberries. When blueberries are in season, I like to go pick a few pounds to freeze so I can have perfectly sweet blueberries ready to go year round. If blueberries aren’t in season, I recommend using frozen blueberries instead of buying out of season blueberries as they’ll cost more and won’t be as sweet.
chia seeds — chia seeds is what helps this blueberry jam thicken up. Chia seeds come in both black and white seeds, but there is no difference in nutritional content. They’re also an excellent source of plant-based protein!
lemon — just a squeeze of lemon juice to add some brightness to the jam. I highly recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice and not bottled lemon juice. Bottled lemon juices tend to have a slight bitter aftertaste to them. The hint of lemon flavor also goes perfectly with blueberries.
maple syrup — I add a couple of splashes of maple syrup for some extra sweetness. If your blueberries are super sweet, you can use less maple syrup. If your blueberries aren’t super sweet, I would add more maple syrup. It can be a little tricky if you’re using fresh blueberries out of season.
How to Make Blueberry Jam
- Add the blueberries to a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries begins to break down and bubble. Use a spoon or potato masher to mash the blueberries to your desired consistency.
- Stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice until combined. (Taste and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of maple syrup if needed.)
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before stirring again. Serve immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- You can puree the blueberries for a smoother jam! Use an immersion blender to puree the blueberries after they’ve been cooked down instead of mashing them.
- If you have the time, letting the chia jam cool before using it will yield a thicker jam. It also gives the flavors time to meld together!
- You can use fresh or frozen fruit! Frozen blueberries are cheaper and more convenient and the flavor is more consistent.
- Instead of maple syrup, you can also use honey or brown sugar.
- If you want to double of triple the recipe, keep the ratio of 2 cups of fruit to 2 tablespoons of chia seeds.
- If the jam is too thick after it sets, you can add a little water to loosen it up. Alternatively, if it’s too runny, just add a bit more chia seeds and let it sit for longer for the chia seeds to gel up.
- You can add more lemon juice or lemon zest for more lemon flavor.
Make Ahead Tips
- Meal prep: once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge.
- Freezer: allow the blueberry jam with chia seeds to cool before transferring them into an airtight container before storing in the freezer. Store for up to 3 months.
What Do I Serve with Blueberry Chia Jam?
This chia jam is very versatile and you can use it in so many ways! Here are a few recipes that will pair well with this recipe:
- Brown Sugar Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Oatmeal
- Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Parfait
- High Protein Overnight Oats
- Vanilla Overnight Oats
- Honey Oatmeal
- Pancakes with Protein Powder
- 4 Ingredient Pancakes
- Oven Baked Sheet Pan Pancakes
- Chia Yogurt Bowls
- Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Bowls
Blueberry Chia Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Add the blueberries to a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries begins to break down and bubble. Use a spoon or potato masher to mash the blueberries to your desired consistency.
- Stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice until combined. (Taste and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of maple syrup if needed.)
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before stirring again. Serve immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
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