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Blueberry Chia Jam

5 from 4 votes
Two jars of homemade blueberry chia jam next to a stack of pancakes.
This blueberry chia seed jam recipe is the quickest way to make homemade blueberry jam. It's naturally sweetened, has minimal ingredients, and takes only ten minutes. This recipe is dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan.
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

  • Add the blueberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit starts to break down and release some of its juices, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Mash the fruit with a fork or potato masher. Leave a few chunky pieces in for texture (optional).
  • Stir in the two tablespoons of chia seeds until well distributed and remove from the heat.
  • Transfer the jam mixture to an airtight container or mason jar and allow it to come to room temperature before you put the lid on. Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Notes

See the FAQs & Helpful Tips sections in the blog post for tips about using fresh blueberries, no sweeteners, getting a smoother consistency, and more.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

No blueberries? - berries work really well because of their high water content so strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or a combination (I love making a blue raspberry jam using half raspberries and half blueberries).
Add-ins - vanilla extract, vanilla bean, or lemon zest for more of a lemon flavor.
Variations - use stone fruit such as cherries, apricots, or nectarines, but you'll likely need to add some water to get enough liquid since these don't contain as much water as berries.