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Homemade chia seed jam in a jar with fresh fruits and chia seeds

Chia Seed Jam

A lightning-fast, pantry-light jam made with fresh fruit and chia seeds that's perfect for toast and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 20
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit base
  • 1-2 cups fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries), hulled or stemmed and roughly chopped Use ripe fruit for best sweetness.
Thickener & sweetener
  • 2-3 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, adjusted to taste) Start with less sweetener; adjust after it thickens.
Adjusters & optional
  • 1-2 tbsp water (to loosen if needed) Add incrementally if the jam is too thick.
  • 1 pinch lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice (optional) Brightens flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mash the fresh fruit until it reaches your desired consistency.
  2. Stir in the chia seeds and sweetener if using.
  3. Add water to adjust the thickness to your preference.
  4. Let the mixture sit for about 15-30 minutes until it thickens.
  5. Store in a jar and refrigerate for up to one week. Enjoy on toast, oatmeal, or as a snack!

Notes

This jam is adaptable – use frozen fruit if fresh isn’t available, and store in small containers for freezing.