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A plate of toast with freshly spread blueberry jam served on a breakfast table with spilled blueberries, a milk creamer, an open jam jar and a clove-brown cloth.

Homemade Blueberry Jam with Chia Seeds (No Refined Sugar)

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan
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This Homemade Blueberry Chia Jam is a low-sugar alternative that's full of health benefits. Plus, it's perfect for quick batches using frozen blueberries!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Dietary GF, Nut Free, Oil Free, Soy Free, Vegan
Season(s) Autumn, Summer
Difficulty Easy
Yield ½ Cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Wild Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 - 2 teaspoon 100% Pure Maple Syrup (depending on how sweet or tart you like your jam)
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds

Instructions
 

  • Place the blueberries in a colander and rinse under cool water. If you're using frozen blueberries with a lot of ice buildup, keep running them underwater until they melt away. This will prevent your jam from becoming too watery.
  • Place the blueberries in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stirring frequently, bring the blueberries to a bubble (about 15 minutes). Turn down the heat and continue to simmer for another 10 - 15 minutes.
    Stir consistently to prevent sticking and assist in mashing down the blueberries.
  • Once the blueberries are nearly all mashed down, stir in the remaining ingredients. Remove from the heat and transfer to a clean jar to cool. The chia seeds will continue to thicken this jam as it cools.
  • For best results, allow your jam to thicken for at least 20 minutes before serving. If you are not using your jam right away, allow it to cool before placing it in the refrigerator.

Notes

*This jam is not ideal for canning and is intended for small batches. It will need to be refrigerated, where an unopened jar can last up to 2 months. Opened jars should be consumed within 2 weeks.
*I like using wild blueberries for this recipe since they are smaller and quickly simmer into a smoother jam. However, organic or homegrown blueberries work great too!
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Total Servings : 8 Tablespoons
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