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How To Make Chia Jam

June 19, 2015 by Lindsay 38 Comments

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Have summer fruit that’s about to go bad? Learn how to make chia jam! It’s low-sugar, easy to make and the perfect way to extend the life of your favorite fruits. 

Summer is the perfect time to learn how to make chia jam. Use up your favorite fruits before they go bad and turn them into a low-sugar jam that's great for breakfast, lunch and snack time!

Hi Friends!

As promised I’m back with another super easy recipe for you today. This is actually more of a tutorial than a recipe. I’ve written about my love for chia jam before, but never actually posted a recipe for it.

Here’s the thing. Summer is the perfect time to jump on the chia jam train. Fresh fruit is everywhere and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably guilty of occasionally buy more than you can eat. Chia jam is the perfect solution! It’s super simple to make, can be made with a variety of fruit, requires just two ingredients (fruit & chia seeds) and extra ripe fruit is perfect for it because you’re going to mash it all up anyways and ripe fruit = extra natural sweetness!

Summer is the perfect time to learn how to make chia jam. Use up your favorite fruits before they go bad and turn them into a low-sugar jam that's great for breakfast, lunch and snack time!

Here are your directions:

How To Make Chia Jam

1) Put 2 cups of fruit in a small saucepan. I used nectarines (peeled and chopped) and raspberries.

2) Heat the pan on the stove. As the fruit starts to heat up, use a fork or spatula to mash it up until no chunks remain.

How To Make Chia Jam

3) Add 1.5 Tablespoons of chia seeds and stir to combine. Taste for sweetness (if you really think it’s necessary you can add a little maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness but if you’re using ripe fruit it will probably be sweet enough all on its own)

4) Transfer to a glass container (makes about a cup), let cool and store in the fridge for about a week. The chia seeds will help it thicken up as it cools.

Summer is the perfect time to learn how to make chia jam. Use up your favorite fruits before they go bad and turn them into a low-sugar jam that's great for breakfast, lunch and snack time!

Use your imagination to enjoy your chia jam! Put it on toast (pictured here with some Maple Cinnamon Sunflower Seed Butter). Use it as a pancake or waffle topping. Swirl some into your yogurt or ice cream. You get the idea!

Summer is the perfect time to learn how to make chia jam. Use up your favorite fruits before they go bad and turn them into a low-sugar jam that's great for breakfast, lunch and snack time!

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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Angela @ happy fit mama says

    June 19, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    It really is so simple! Last summer I made cherry chia jam when I went a little too crazy with fresh cherries. They just taste so good! And every better as jam!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:04 PM

      i bet! sounds amazing!

      Reply
  2. sarah@creatingbettertomorrow says

    June 19, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    my mother in law just asked me a few easy ways to use chia…i’m going to share this with her asap as they have many berry plants and fruit bushes!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:04 PM

      yay! hope she loves!

      Reply
  3. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

    June 19, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    I have seen everyone making chia jam but never thought about making it…thanks for this 🙂

    Reply
  4. SS says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    Looks delicious, and can’t wait to try this especially with some of my wild raspberries! They can be a little blah on their own sometimes. But bet they will be fabulous in this easy jam! Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    love making chia jam! though i usually just use the microwave haha i need to make a fresh batch!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer f says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    looks so simple — I have an idea to make right now!

    Reply
  7. Jackie says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    What a great idea! I’m looking forward to trying this during the summer!

    Reply
  8. Pamela Hernandez says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    So simple! Love chia jam!

    Reply
  9. Meal Makeover Mom Janice says

    June 19, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Wow, a brilliant way to make a quick jam – without all the added sugar needed to thicken it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:04 PM

      yes! that’s the best part!!

      Reply
  10. Athletic avocado says

    June 19, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I love making chia jam! Its so easy to make and so tasty 🙂 Pinned

    Reply
  11. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    June 19, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Haha, omg! I JUST made my first ever RAW chia jam this weekend! I’m obsessed! It is so good!

    Reply
  12. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    June 19, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    I love how simple you make this sound. I bet it would be amaaaazing with strawberries and/or blueberries!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:03 PM

      yes! i wanna try with blueberries!

      Reply
    • Steph says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:58 AM

      I was going to ask if I could use strawberries, and/or blueberries, lol, great minds think alike!!

      Reply
  13. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    I can’t believe this is so simple! Love it.

    Reply
  14. Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together says

    June 19, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    I just pinned this – I’ve wanted to try making chia jam for ages now… have to pick up some rhubarb this weekend and really give it a try!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:02 PM

      yes! hope you love it!

      Reply
  15. Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen says

    June 19, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    that nectarine/raspberries combo sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:02 PM

      it’s a must-try for sure!

      Reply
  16. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    June 19, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    This is amazing! I seriously need to try making it. I love fresh fruit, chia, and jam! Dumb question, do you store it for a week before you can start using it or do you only have a week to use it? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:02 PM

      you can use it right away…it should be ok to use for a week or so if you store it in the fridge!

      Reply
  17. surlykitchen says

    June 19, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    I’m embarrassed to admit I have never heard of chia jam. Can’t wait to make some! Just lovely.

    Reply
  18. Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says

    June 19, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Definitely want to try making chia jam this summer!

    Reply
  19. Emily @ Zen & Spice says

    June 19, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Looks so easy! How long do you think this would keep in the fridge?

    Reply
  20. Carly @ FitLiving Blog says

    June 19, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Chia jam really is so simple and tastes even more delicious than the jam you buy at the grocery store! I love swirling it into oatmeal or yogurt in the morning, too. Delish!

    Reply
  21. Eli@CoachDaddy says

    June 19, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    Perfectly simple. We get fruit for the girls to make smoothies, but inevitably, there are leftover portions. I’d venture that my girls would want to experiment with jam as much as they do with smoothies after they’ve tried it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:01 PM

      hope they love it!

      Reply
  22. She Rocks Fitness says

    June 19, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Cannot wait to make this…I love combining two types of fruit…DELISH!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:01 PM

      enjoy, girl!

      Reply
  23. Lauren @ Eating with a Purpose says

    June 21, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    I love this way to add a little extra fiber into breakfast- that combo of raspberries and nectarines looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:00 PM

      it was a winner in my book!

      Reply
  24. Old Knees Jo says

    May 23, 2016 at 8:48 PM

    This sounds wonderful! I usually buy flats of huge blackberries from mid-June through July, and freeze the extra berries to use in our hot cereal (or overnight oatmeal) during the winter. Can he jam be frozen? It would take much less room on my freezer, but still not have any extra sugar. If not, do you have an idea how much sugar would be necessary to be able to freeze it?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 24, 2016 at 8:22 PM

      hmmm i’m not sure. i do know the sugar acts as a preservative if you’re canning jam but i’m not sure about freezing. it might be ok? i’m not sure what it would be like when you thawed it out though.

      Reply
  25. Marina Moreno says

    July 2, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    Do the chia seeds dissolve while they sit or do they remain “seed-y” when you use it?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 4, 2016 at 7:43 AM

      They don’t dissolve. They help thicken it!

      Reply

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