Raspberry Chia Seed Jam - Easy 5 Minute Recipe (2024)

This 5-minute raspberry chia seed jam recipe is super quick and easy to make using just 3 ingredients! It’s healthy, totally delicious and made with real, natural ingredients. Instead of raspberries, you can also use any other fruit.

Easy Raspberry Chia Jam Recipe

I love homemade chia jam because it’s super quick and easy to make, vegan, healthy, high in fiber and without refined sugar. My favorite variety is chia seed jam with raspberries, but the recipe also tastes delicious with other fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, apricots, mango, etc.!

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are small powerful superfoods because they offer many health benefits. They are not only rich in fiber (34 g / 100 g), but also contain essential omega-3 fatty acids (17 g / 100 g), lots of plant protein (22 g / 100 g), as well as other nutrients such as valuable minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.

Homemade Jam with Chia Seeds – healthy, simple and delicious!

If you mix chia seeds with water or another liquid and allow them to swell, they form a gel-like mixture. Thanks to their swelling properties, chia seeds can also be used as an egg substitute in baking or to prepare a delicious low-carb chia pudding. When making jam, this also replaces the function of gelling sugar. This means that, unlike store-bought jam, chia jam is completely sugar-free.

Jam with 3 Ingredients

• Raspberries (or other fresh or frozen fruit)
• Chia seeds (black or white)
• Agave syrup or maple syrup (or other sweetener to taste)

How to make Chia Seed Jam with Raspberries!

As always, I recommend checking out these step-by-step instructions and the recipe video first. You can then find the full recipe with the exact quantities in the recipe card below!

Step 1: Thaw frozen raspberries

If you are using frozen raspberries, you should first defrost them slowly in a small pan over a low heat. Once they are hot and soft, you can easily mash them.

Step 2: Mix the chia seeds and fruit puree

Next, stir in the chia seeds and agave syrup. Then remove the pan from the heat and leave the compote to cool for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent lumps from forming.

Step 3: Pour the jam into jars

You can then either serve the chia jam immediately or pour it into a clean jar. Close the jars tightly and store in the fridge. Enjoy your homemade fruit sauce!

What to serve with Chia Jam

You can use the chia jam immediately after preparation as a compote or sauce for rice pudding, semolina pudding, porridge, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, panna cotta and more. It also tastes delicious on its own, so you can spoon it straight from the jar! I also like to eat the raspberry chia jam as a topping or spread on bread, croissants, brioche or crepes. You can also stir it into yoghurt and eat it with muesli, granola or fresh fruit for breakfast.

Which fruits and spices are suitable for chia jam?

Fruits that are good for chia jam:

• Berries: Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants, gooseberries, etc.
• Stone fruit: cherries, peaches, apricots, plums, etc.
• Exotic fruits: pineapple, kiwi, mango
• … actually all “juicy” fruits are suitable. Depending on which fruit is used, you will need a little more or less chia seeds and syrup/sugar.

Optional additions:

• Lemon juice or lemon zest: to make the jam a little more tangy.
• Spices: such as vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, etc.

Tips for making Chia Jam

1. Ratio of chia seeds to fruit: A typical ratio is about 3-4 tablespoons of chia seeds per cup of fruit. This ensures a good consistency.
2. Sweetener: You can use honey (not vegan), maple syrup or agave syrup as a sweetener. Be sure to adjust the sweetness to your taste.
3. Prep the fruit: Cook or puree the fruit to achieve a uniform consistency. Fresh or defrosted berries work well.
4. Patience is the key: leave the mixture to stand for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour after adding the chia seeds so that the seeds swell and the jam thickens.
5. Do not forget to stir: While the jam is swelling, stir it occasionally to avoid lumps.
6. Adjust the consistency: If the jam is too thin, add more chia seeds. If the consistency is too firm, you can add some fruit juice.
7. Vary the flavor: Experiment with different fruit combinations, spices such as vanilla, cinnamon, orange or lemon zest to vary the taste.

How to store chia jam?

Store the chia jam in an airtight container or preserving jar in the fridge. It will usually keep for about a week and can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

This Raspberry Chia Seed Jam is:

• Naturally sweetened
• Sugar-free
• Low calorie
• Fruity
• Healthy
• Rich in fiber
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
• Versatile
• Totally delicious
• Perfect for making ahead
• A healthy, fruity topping that you can enjoy at any time of day – whether for breakfast, dessert or a snack!

Recipe Video

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