Healthy Homemade Blueberry Chia Seed Jam with No Added Sugar
A naturally sweet, nutrient-packed jam that’s ready in minutes — no refined sugar, no pectin needed!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: About 1½ cups 1x
- Category: Spread, Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons water (if needed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional: 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (only if you want a little extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Place blueberries in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries start to release their juices and soften (about 5 minutes). Gently mash the blueberries with a fork or potato masher to your preferred texture.
- Stir in the chia seeds, lemon juice, and vanilla extract (if using). If the mixture looks too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of water.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until the jam thickens.
- Remove from heat and let the jam cool completely. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Transfer the jam to a clean jar or airtight container. Refrigerate and use within 1–2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Sweetness: Taste after cooking and add a tiny bit of maple syrup or honey only if needed — often the blueberries are sweet enough!
- Texture: For a smoother jam, you can blend the cooked blueberries before adding chia seeds.
- Other Fruits: Try substituting or mixing in raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 15 kcal
- Sugar: 2g (natural)
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg