Description

This Homemade Blueberry Chia Seed Jam is a quick and healthy spread made with fresh or frozen blueberries, naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and thickened with nutrient-rich chia seeds. Perfect for adding fruity flavor to toast, oatmeal, yogurt, or desserts, this jam requires minimal cooking and offers a delicious, wholesome alternative to store-bought jams.

Ingredients

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Jam Base

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Thickening and Flavoring

2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

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Instructions

Cook Blueberries: In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, honey (if using), and fresh lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until the blueberries begin to break down and release their juices.
Mash the Blueberries: Use a fork or potato masher to mash the blueberries to your desired consistency, leaving some chunks if you prefer a rustic texture in your jam.
Add Chia Seeds and Water: Stir in the chia seeds and water to the blueberry mixture. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and the jam to thicken.
Finish and Cool: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract if you are using it. Let the jam cool to room temperature.
Store and Chill: Transfer the cooled jam to a jar or airtight container, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools, ready to enjoy on toast, oatmeal, yogurt, or as a dessert topping.

Notes

You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup according to your taste.
For a smoother jam, blend the mixture slightly before adding chia seeds.
Use frozen blueberries directly without thawing; cooking time may increase slightly.
Store the jam refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Chia seeds add fiber, omega-3s, and help naturally thicken the jam without pectin.