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Blueberry Chia Jam

Published: Aug 27, 2023 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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This easy 2-ingredient Blueberry Chia Jam is made in 10 minutes with no added sugar!Β This healthy, naturally sweet, antioxidant-rich blueberry jam is the best way to use up an abundance of fresh or frozen blueberries! Made with protein-rich chia seeds, it's low-carb, keto-friendly, fiber-rich, no pectin, gluten-free, and vegan! Use it as a sandwich spread, sweet filling, or topping!

jar of blueberry chia jam with wooden spoon and container of blueberries in background

That deep, sweet, earthy, and floral-like flavor of blueberries makes them the best berry in my opinion! Concentrate all that flavor into a thick and spreadable jam and you'll be requesting PB and B sandwiches every time! If you've never had blueberry jam, you're in for a treat with this super simple and easy blueberry chia jam recipe! Not only perfect for sandwiches, but this jam is a delicious and healthy filling for cakes, tarts, and topping for oatmeal and ice cream!

overhead view of jar of blueberry chia jam

Why You'll Love This Healthy Blueberry Chia Jam

Just blueberries, chia seeds, and 10 minutes on the stove! You can add an optional sweetener if you want, but it's not needed unless you're using out-of-season berries or just have a major sweet tooth! This chia seed jam is packed with antioxidants and fiber from the blueberries, protein, and omega-3s from the chia seeds! You can use it anyway and in any dish you can imagine too! This homemade blueberry chia seed jam is:

  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegan & Vegetarian
  • Allergy-free (Dairy-Free,Β Soy-Free,Β Egg-Free,Β Nut-Free,Β Peanut-Free,Β Wheat-Free,Β Sesame-Free,Β Nightshade-Free,Β Fish-Free,Β Shellfish-Free, Coconut-Free,Β Corn-Free)
  • Keto, Low-Carb
  • Sugar-Free & Paleo
  • Quick, Easy, 2 Simple Ingredients
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Make-Ahead, Meal Prep, Freezer-Friendly
  • Perfect as a Spread, Topping, or Filling

Ingredients For Blueberry Chia Jam

ingredients in blueberry chia jam

  • Blueberries: Plump, antioxidant-rich, fiber-packed sweet blueberries! Fresh in-season or frozen berries work! Cultivated standard blueberries or small wild blueberries, whatever you can get your hands on.
  • Chia Seeds:Β WholeΒ chia seeds are used to thicken this homemade jam without the need for sugar, fillers, or gums. They provide a dose of plant-based protein and omega-3s!
  • Sweetener: I did not use sweetener, however, you can add stevia or liquid sweetener of choice to suit your preference for a sweeter jam.

Fresh Or Frozen Blueberries

The best blueberries to use are the ones that are in season! Whether that's a bushel of fresh berries you just picked at your local farm or wild blueberries that were frozen at peak freshness! Since the only flavor in this jam is blueberry, you want to make sure you're using top-notch quality blueberries for this simple jam! If you end up using frozen blueberries, you may need to cook the jam slightly longer due to the extra liquid and juices the berries may release.

Are Wild Blueberries Healthier Than Regular?

Blueberries are healthy, period. However, it's been shown that wild blueberries contain higher levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, and anthocyanins than regular blueberries.

Optional Sweetener

If you prefer a sweeter jam, like the store-bought varieties you may be used to, or you plan on using the jam in a recipe that calls for a sweeter filling, you can add some extra sweetener! It's also a good idea to taste test a few blueberries before cooking the jam and after making the jam to see if some extra sweetener is called for. You can keep the jam keto and sugar-free by using liquid stevia or monk fruit. You can also opt to use a liquid sweetener like maple syrup, vegan honey, or other liquid sweeteners of choice. You can use granulated sugar if you are cooking the jam on the stove and you plan to add the sugar before cooking, but if you plan to make the jam raw or need to add sugar after the jam has been made, opt for liquid.

How To Make Blueberry Chia Jam

steps 1 and 2 adding blueberries to pot and heating them for chia jam

  1. Give your blueberries a rinse and add them to a large sauce pot (if you're using frozen, add them frozen to the pot, don't defrost.)
  2. Heat the blueberries over medium-high heat until they soften, release their juices, and begin to bubble. Take a potato masher or wooden spoon and begin to mash the berries.

steps 3 and 4 adding chia seeds to blueberry jam and stirring together in pot

  1. Once you're mashed the blueberries to your desired jam consistency, add the chia seeds and optional sweetener.
  2. Mix everything together and remove the pot from the heat, allowing the jam to thicken as it cools before pouring it into a jar to store in the fridge.

How To Make Raw Blueberry Chia Jam

If you don't want to use heat on your jam, you can mash the blueberries and chia seeds together in a bowl, it will take more work, or mash thawed frozen berries in a bowl with the chia seeds for a quicker raw mash since the blueberries will already be very soft.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • Cover the pot: Speed up the heating process and soften the blueberries quicker by covering the pot until the berries begin to bubble.
  • Mashing the blueberries: I use a potato masher because any excess skin from the berries gets caught in the grid of the masher. It's easier to remove this excess fruit pulp and get a perfectly smooth jam without a blender! You can also use the back of a wooden spoon to mash the berries.
  • Thickening: This blueberry chia seed jam comes together in 10 minutes but thickens significantly more as it cools and the chia seeds have had a chance to absorb excess liquid. Leaving it overnight in the fridge is ideal.

spoon scoop of blueberry chia seed jam

How To Customize Your Blueberry Jam

  • Citrus: Add some zesty tang to balance out the sweetness of the blueberries by addingΒ 1-2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice, lime juice, or orange juice to your jam! You can also add in some citrus zest as well.
  • Vanilla Extract: Add subtle vanilla undertones to your jam, with about 1 teaspoonΒ ofΒ vanilla extract to the jam as it cooks! You can also try other flavor extracts as well.
  • Use A Combo Of Fruits: Pair your blueberries with some other fruits like raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, kiwis, cherries, peaches, pineapples, or nectarines!
  • Add Dried Spices: Add a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, or allspice.

How Long Does Blueberry Chia Seed Jam Last?

Store leftovers of the jam covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Chia seed jams are not shelf-stable and SHOULD NOT be canned, nor stored at room temperature. There are no preservatives in this quick homemade jam.

Can You Freeze It?

Freeze the jam by allowing it to cool completely and storing it in an airtight freezer-safe container or glass jar, leaving room at the top to expand, for 6-8 months. You can thaw the jam overnight in the fridge when you're ready to use it.

overhead view of blueberry chia jam with pint of blueberries

Ways To Use Blueberry Chia Seed Jam

For breakfast, you can add this healthy blueberry jam to pancakes, waffles, and French toast! Swirl it into oatmeal and hot cereals. For lunch, you can add it to your peanut butter and jelly sandwich, on a bagel with vegan cream cheese, or on toast. When it comes to desserts and sweets, you can use the jam as a filling in cakes, muffins, bars, or tarts. Swirl a spoonful into ice cream and yogurt bowls too!

More Fruit Spreads To Try:

  • Strawberry Chia Jam
  • Raw Raspberry Fig Chia Jam
  • Slow Cooker Apple Butter
  • Slow Cooker Pear Butter
  • Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter
  • Vegan Lemon Curd
  • Jellied Cranberry Sauce

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Blueberry Chia Jam

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This easy 2-ingredient Blueberry Chia Jam is made in 10 minutes with no added sugar! This healthy, naturally sweet, antioxidant-rich blueberry jam is the best way to use up an abundance of fresh or frozen blueberries! Made with protein-rich chia seeds, it's low-carb, keto-friendly, fiber-rich, no pectin, gluten-free, and vegan! Use it as a sandwich spread, sweet filling, or topping!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Prep Time: 2 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 1 Cups 1x
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Stove-Top
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 Pint of Fresh Blueberries (2 Cups)
  • 2Β TBΒ Chia Seeds
  • Sweetener (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the blueberries before adding them to a medium-sized sauce pot, covered. Heat them over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. When the blueberries begin to break down, release their juices, and bubble, use a potato masher or large spoon to mash the blueberries to your desired consistency.
  3. Once the strawberries are mashed, stir in the chia seeds and taste the mixture to see if it needs sweetener or your choice of other flavorings.
  4. Remove the jam from the heat and allow it to cool and thicken before giving it a final stir and pouring it into a jar to cool at room temperature before storing it in the fridge.

Notes

  • Storage:Β Store leftover jam in a sealed, airtight container, like a glass jar, in the fridge for up to two weeks.
  • Freeze:Β Freeze the jam by allowing it to cool completely and storing it in an airtight freezer-safe container or glass jar, with room to expand, for 6-8 months. Thaw it in the fridge when you're ready to use it.
  • Do not can chia jams.
  • If using frozen blueberries, allow for extra cook time for thawing and cooking off excess liquid.
  • You can add sweetener to your jam by using a few drops ofΒ steviaΒ or monk fruit to keep it sugar-free or use liquid sweeteners like maple syrup, honey,Β vegan honey, etc. all to taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons

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Comments

  1. Hari

    September 01, 2023 at 8:02 am

    This recipe looks truly delicious and healthy! Plus it is sugar free which makes it so enticing.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      September 01, 2023 at 8:17 am

      Right!

      Reply
  2. Jodi Graham

    August 28, 2023 at 6:54 pm

    What an amazing and simple recipe! I love that this is a sugar free jam πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 29, 2023 at 7:35 am

      Me too.

      Reply
  3. Robin

    August 28, 2023 at 3:39 pm

    I love blueberries!! I never thought to add chia seeds to them in order to make a jam, brilliant!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 28, 2023 at 4:51 pm

      The easiest way!

      Reply
  4. Alexa

    August 28, 2023 at 8:58 am

    Can’t wait to try this. Looks and sounds yummy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 28, 2023 at 9:15 am

      Great, enjoy.

      Reply
  5. Gabi

    August 28, 2023 at 8:23 am

    Never thought about adding chia seeds in the jam, sounds so healthy and delucious. Such a detailed post..

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 28, 2023 at 9:15 am

      Well it's an entire style of jam, not an addition.

      Reply
  6. Lydia C. Lee

    August 27, 2023 at 9:45 pm

    Yum!! This sounds great and just so easy to make!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 28, 2023 at 9:14 am

      Enjoy.

      Reply

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