Name: Berry Chia Seed Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups raspberries ((fresh or frozen) or berries of choice); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (, more to taste); 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or any sweetener, more to taste); 1 tablespoon ground chia seed ( or 2 tablespoons whole chia seeds); 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

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It takes just 5 ingredients to make this Berry Chia Seed Jam, and it'll come together in just 10 minutes. You won't believe how easy it is!

Chia seed jam being spread on toast with a silver spreader. Raspberries on the side.

Making your own Chia Seed Jam is just as simple as buying it, but so much more delicious! It’s fully customizable, needs minimal sweetener, or you can skip sugar entirely for pure berry flavor.

Why chia seeds? They naturally thicken the jam—easy as that!

Use it like any jam: spread it on peanut butter sandwiches, dollop it on pancakes, oatmeal, vegan cornbread, crackers, coconut yogurt, or pair it with vegan bagels and vegan cream cheese. It’s also amazing in baked goods, like my crowd-favorite vegan thumbprint cookies.

Ingredients, Notes, and Substitutions

Ingredients to make jam on a stone table top.

Raspberries - You can use fresh or frozen. If you don't have raspberries, you can use strawberries, blueberries, lingonberries, blackberries, gooseberries, cherries, or cranberries.
Fresh Lemon Juice - Orange juice adds a nice touch, too.
Agave Nectar - Maple syrup is another great choice, but you can use any sweetener that you have on hand.
Ground Chia Seed - If you don't have ground, you can use whole chia seeds.
Sea Salt - Helps bring out the flavors more, but you can omit it if preferred.

How to make Chia Seed Jam

Three process photos of cooking down fresh berries in a saucepan.

Heat berries in a saucepan over medium, letting them soften and release juices for a few minutes. Lightly mash with a potato masher for texture, then simmer 3-5 minutes until saucy and slightly thickened
Mix in agave, lemon juice, ground chia seeds, and a pinch of salt; cook on low 1-2 minutes to thicken further.
Remove from heat and cool; the jam will thicken more as it sits.

How to Store

Store jam in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days or freeze in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 months; thaw in the fridge overnight.

Spooning out chia seed jam from a jar with a spoon.

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Berry Chia Seed Jam

It takes just 5 ingredients to make this Berry Chia Seed Jam and it'll come together in just 10 minutes. You won't believe how easy it is!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 40kcal

Author: Melissa Huggins

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen) or berries of choice
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice , more to taste
▢ 2 tablespoons agave nectar or any sweetener, more to taste
▢ 1 tablespoon ground chia seed or 2 tablespoons whole chia seeds
▢ ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Recommended Equipment

Medium Saucepan

Instructions

Add raspberries to a medium saucepan over medium heat. The berries will start to release their liquid and break down after a few minutes. Use a potato masher to gently break down larger pieces, but don't mash too much, you want to leave some texture. Bring to a simmer for 3-5 minutes until it’s slightly thickened and saucy. Stir frequently.
Stir in the agave, lemon juice, ground chia seed, and salt. Cook on low for another 1-2 minutes to thicken (it'll thicken a lot more when it cools). Taste for flavor and add more if needed.
Remove from heat and let it completely cool. Pour into an air-tight jar and store in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Notes

Chia Seeds - if you don't have ground, you can use a coffee grinder or you can use the seeds whole (just double the amount). The whole chia seeds will add more texture, but they will soften perfectly in the jam.
Other Berries for Jam - strawberries, blueberries, lingonberry, blackberries, gooseberries, or, cherries, cranberries. If you use fresh strawberries, trim stems and chop them before measuring. For frozen strawberries, thaw first before using.
Flavor Add-In Ideas - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest or orange zest, ½ teaspoon fresh minced ginger, 1-2 teaspoons fresh-chopped mint, or basil.
Yields - about 1 cup