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Best Easy Blackberry Chia Jam Recipe Ready in 15 Minutes

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This quick and easy blackberry chia jam is made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in 15 minutes. It’s naturally sweetened, low in sugar, and perfect for toast, yogurt, or any breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse fresh blackberries under cold water and pick out any stems or leaves. If using frozen berries, skip rinsing and measure straight from the bag.
  2. Place blackberries in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add maple syrup (or honey) and lemon juice if using. Stir to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries release their juices and the liquid turns deep purple.
  3. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the berries to your desired consistency. Leave some chunks for texture if preferred.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle chia seeds over the berry mixture and stir well. Let simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to a loose jam consistency.
  5. Turn off the heat. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools. Taste and adjust sweetness with more maple syrup or balance with a squeeze of lemon if needed.
  6. Let the jam cool in the saucepan for about 10 minutes, then pour into a clean glass jar. Cool completely to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating. The jam will firm up as it chills.

Notes

Don’t over-stir once chia seeds are added; they need stillness to gel. The jam thickens significantly as it cools and chills. For a nuttier flavor, dry toast chia seeds in a small pan for about a minute before adding. This jam is not suitable for water bath canning; freeze for long-term storage.

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