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Berry Chia Jam

A thick, jammy fruit spread made with just 2 essential ingredients and packed with loads of nutritional benefits.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of berries, fresh or frozen
  • 3 tablespoons of chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1-3 teaspoons of honey (optional)

Instructions

  • Place 3 cups of berries in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer
  • Simmer the berries until they begin to break 
  • Use a potato masher or stiff fork to break the berries down your desired texture (if you prefer a smooth jam, blend the berries until smooth and return them to the saucepan)
  • Stir in 3 tablespoons of chia seeds and the vanilla extract and honey, if using
  • Simmer the mixture while stirring for another minute or so
  • Allow the the jam to cool to room temperature and then transfer into an airtight container
  • Chill the jam for several hours before enjoying and store for up to 2 weeks