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This 4-Ingredient Easy Blueberry Jam is thickened with chia seeds, lightly sweetened, and seriously delicious! It’s kid-approved and Paleo friendly.
Easy Blueberry Jam Recipe
Easy Blueberry Jam RecipeThis month we’re celebrating Summer fun, and what better than to celebrate with a healthy kid-friendly chia seed jam that can be topped or spread on everything! Ice cream, crepes, oatmeal, muffins, yogurt, pancakes, waffles, toast, or even have a spoonful plain! Blueberries are a superfood that I simply cannot get enough of. When they are back in season I stock up weekly and when they’re just about to go out of season, I freeze a bunch for smoothies and muffins!
Say goodbye to store-bought jam loaded with preservatives and sugars. This jam is free of refined sugars and such a fabulous healthy alternative to traditional jam. You are going to be amazed at just how quickly it comes together and how thick it gets! I give the credit to the chia seeds, a super healthy seed used as the thickener!
Ingredients Needed For Blueberry Chia Jam:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Are Chia Seeds Healthy?
Yes! Chia seeds are a Paleo-friendly and nutrient-dense. They’re easy to digest and can even aid in digestion by helping this move along! They are also contain omega-3’s which means they’re not only good for your body but also good for your brain!
Can you make jam without pectin?
Absolutely! The chia seeds thicken this jam wonderfully by absorbing a lot of the liquid of the strawberries without having to cook the mixture for hours. As the directions state, we recommend cooking it a bit to get the correct desired consistency, and then after cooking the chia seeds will continue to absorb liquid to thicken up the jam.
How long will this Blueberry Jam last?
Store in a mason jar for up to 10 days in the refrigerator!
If you like this healthy jam recipe, check out these similar recipes:
- Strawberry Chia Seed Jam (Paleo & Vegan)
- 2-Ingredient Strawberry Fruit Leather
- Homemade Nutella (Paleo)
- How to Make Coconut Whipped Cream
Easy Blueberry Jam with Chia Seeds
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- In a pot add blueberries, sweetener and lemon juice.
- Turn on heat to medium and let the mixture come to a simmer, gently mash down the berries. Add the chia seeds and stir to combine.
- Let simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring often to avoid sticking.
- Once thick, remove from heat, let cool and store in air-tight containers for up to one week.
Is it worth using raw honey, or is the good bits just heated off?
Can these be put in the freezer for later use?
The jam in jars?
I just made this yesterday and it is amazing! I’m so happy that I stumbled upon your blog!
I am so happy you found me Amy! 🙂
Not happens….* hadn’t found a use for the chia seeds yet….
This looks like an amazingly easy recipe! I didn’t know one could ‘can’ without all the equipment. I realize this will not keep in a pantry but it’s almost as good! And no extra added costs! I even had chia seeds I bought but happens found a use for yet! The jam is cooling and thickening as I type! Thanks for testing this recipe out for us!!!
I heard that heating honey makes it lose it’s medicinal properties. Anyone know about it?
I’m so excited to give this recipe a try – been looking for an alternative to the super sweet and sugar-loaded jams in stores! Do you know roughly how much this makes? Want to make sure it’s enough for brunch!
About a cup or a bit more! Should be plenty. Enjoy!
What is the shelf life on this? Do I have to freeze it?
Why can it only be stored for two weeks in the fridge, does it go bad or something bad happen to it?
If you properly can it you are good to go! It’ll last a while, that’s just a suggestion. Keep in mind there are no preservatives 🙂
If I wanted to use peaches instead of blueberries would the process be exactly the same?
Made this last night. Soooo good. Not overly sweet which is perfect for me!
So happy you liked it!
This is such a tasty recipe. I included it in my favourite recipes and linked to this page…I want everyone to try this. So simple! I love it on yoghurt!
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I was wondering if it’s supposed to be sweet cause mine wasn’t as sweet as I would have liked. And could it be because I used agave instead of honey?
Could this jam be frozen or would that mess with the texture? Anyone tried freezing it>
I haven’t tried freezing it– did you scroll through the comments to see if anyone else has? Good luck! -Lexi
How much does this recipe make and do the chia seeds affect the taste. Could you use tapioca in place of the chia seeds? It has basically the same properties.
I couldn’t find chai seeds? What can I substitute for them?
I do something similar with frozen berries. I like to use mixed berries, but any frozen fruit will work. Same process with the sweetener and the chia. Last time I used a few drops of stevia since I’m trying not to have sugar of any kind. Family loves it! I love the idea of using fresh blueberries – that’s next on my list!
Can I omit the Chia seeds?
Amanda: the chia is what thickens it!
could you use hemp hearts instead of chia seeds. and can the jam be frozen
Can the honey be added after the blueberries cool a little? Heating honey will partially destroys honey’s beneficial enzymes.