Blackberry Chia Seed Jam is quick and easy to make in under 15 minutes. This recipe uses a handful of low carb ingredients that are healthier than store-bought. Whip up a batch and spread it on toast and biscuits or dollop over waffles, pancakes and much more!
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- ❤️ Why You'll Love This Easy Blackberry Jam Recipe
- 🛒 Ingredients for Blackberry Chia Jam
- 🔪 How to Make Chia Seed Jam
- 💡 Tips
- ☑️ Storage Instructions
- 🔄 Ways to Use Blackberry Jam
- How long does homemade blackberry jam stay good?
- How to store homemade blackberry jam?
- How to tell if homemade jam has gone bad?
- Is Chia Seed Jam healthy?
- 🍽️ More Recipes with Berries
❤️ Why You'll Love This Easy Blackberry Jam Recipe
- Fresh sweet and juicy blackberries
- Sweetened with honey
- Thickened with fresh lemon and chia seeds
- Made in under 15 minutes
- Healthy and low carb
- Freezer friendly
When blackberries go on sale or you have an abundance of them during their peak season, this easy jam recipe makes the most of them. Fresh blackberries are slightly sweetened, simmered and made into the easiest jam you will ever make.
And the best part is it will last you up to 2 weeks in the fridge, but if you happen to have any leftovers, you can freeze it. I’ve frozen, thawed and used my jam so many times, so I always have some on hand when needed.
There are so many ways to put this blackberry jam to good use, besides the usual spreading it over toast. I’ve listed some creative ways to use it down below.
🛒 Ingredients for Blackberry Chia Jam
- Blackberries
- Chia seeds
- Lemon
- Sugar-free honey or honey
- Vanilla extract
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
🥣 Recommended Tools
- Saucepan
- Potato masher or fork
🔪 How to Make Chia Seed Jam
Add the blackberries, honey and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium low heat.
Simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring often. Use the back of your fork or a potato masher to help the blackberries break down as they simmer.
Turn off the heat, then stir in chia seeds and vanilla extract.
Let it sit for 20 minutes at room temperature, then chill in the fridge. It will thicken as it cools.
If you don’t like the chunky texture, you can puree half of all of the jam in a food processor. That is exactly what I did with my batch and it turned out perfect!
💡 Tips
- If you’re not a fan of the chunky texture, you can mash the blackberries as they are simmering in the saucepan.
- Stir often to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Resist the urge to cook at a higher temperature, and be sure to cook the jam on a gentle simmer.
- If you have other berries on hand, you can add them in like I did in this Mixed Berry Jam, or use a combination of berries if you’d like.
☑️ Storage Instructions
Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for 2 weeks or freeze.
🔄 Ways to Use Blackberry Jam
- Dollop some over a slice cheesecake.
- Serve over waffles or pancakes.
- Spread on toast, biscuits or bagels.
- Use as a filling in crepes.
- Mix some into your next batch of salad dressing for a burst of blackberry sweetness.
- Layer in a parfait with Greek yogurt and Homemade Granola.
How long does homemade blackberry jam stay good?
If stored in the fridge in an airtight container, it will easily last up to 2 weeks, maybe even longer.
How to store homemade blackberry jam?
It's best to store jam in an airtight jar, to avoid it being exposed to air.
How to tell if homemade jam has gone bad?
If your jam has gone bad, you should see some discoloration, signs of mold growing, smell could be off and the texture could also have changed. It's really best to be on the safe side and simply freeze any leftovers you still have beyond 2 weeks. It will thaw and be ready to use again quickly and easily.
Is Chia Seed Jam healthy?
Since this recipe uses natural healthy ingredients, zero preservatives and chia seeds, the answer is a resounding YES! Chia seeds in particular, are loaded with health benefits, which you can read about in this article.
🍽️ More Recipes with Berries
- Berry Cheesecake Salad
- Triple Berry Salad
- Blackberry Limeade
- Triple Berry Smoothie
- Easy Strawberry Mousse
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Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free honey, or honey if not low carb
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the blackberries, honey and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium low heat.
- Simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring often. Use the back of your fork or a potato masher to help the blackberries break down as they simmer.
- Turn off the heat, then stir in chia seeds and vanilla extract.
- Let it sit for 20 minutes at room temperature, then chill in the fridge. It will thicken as it cools.
- If you don’t like the chunky texture, you can puree half of all of the jam in a food processor.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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