chia seed jam
Ingredients
2 cups frozen or fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or a mix)
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp lemon juice
pinch of salt
optional: vanilla extract or cinnamon
Instructions
1. Add berries to a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook for about 5–8 minutes until the fruit breaks down and becomes juicy.
3. Mash lightly with a fork or potato masher depending on how chunky you like it.
4. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and sweetener if using.
5. Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds.
6. Let sit 10–15 minutes to thicken.
7. Store in a jar in the fridge (it thickens more as it cools).
Extra Tips
For every:
1 cup fruit → 1 tbsp chia seeds
Flavor Variations
Strawberry vanilla → add 1 tsp vanilla
Blueberry lemon → extra lemon zest
Raspberry rose → tiny splash rose water
Mixed berry cinnamon → cozy and great for fall
Cherry almond → almond extract + cherries
Ways to Use It
swirled into Greek yogurt
on whole grain toast
mixed into overnight oats
on cottage cheese
with nut butter
spoon over regular pancakes or German pancakes