This cherry chia jam is the easiest jam you will make! With just three ingredients and ready in 30 minutes, it's a fun fruity breakfast option for toast or porridge and one the kids will love too.
Unlike most store-bought jams, this recipe doesn't use refined sugar so is a healthier option too. If you love your chia jam then you may like to try my blueberry chia jam and my blackberry chia jam as well!
This cherry jam is so simple to make, and uses minimal ingredients. A fun sweet treat that is packed with healthy ingredients and kids love it too!
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⭐ Why you'll love this recipe
Feels like summer. There's something about cherries that instantly makes me think of vacations and pretty gardens. This cherry chia jam is summer in a lovely sweet spread!
Few ingredients. You only need three ingredients for the jam, and the chia seeds and maple syrup are usually to hand.
Lots of way to use it. Whether it is on toast, rice cakes or porridge, this is a versatile recipe!
🍒 Ingredients
Just three ingredients make this chia jam. You will need:
- Cherries - you can use fresh or frozen. I tend to use frozen as they are already de-stoned which takes a little stress out of it, and because they tend to be much more affordable out of season.
- Chia seeds - always on my shopping list as I use them so often - have a read below for why!
- Maple syrup - adds a lovely touch of extra sweetness. I only use a teaspoon but if you have a real sweet tooth then add a little more to preference.
🔪 Step by step instructions
Step 1
Heat the cherries on low until they release their juices. If needed, press them against the saucepan with the back of a spoon to help break them down a little more. Drizzle in the maple syrup, and stir well.
Step 2
Once the cherries have dissolved to about half liquid, take off the heat and stir in the chia seeds. Add a touch of water if it seems too thick. Stir really well and leave to thicken for 10-minutes until cooled.
Make sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, their quantities and the full instructions!
🥘 Health benefits of chia seeds
Chia seeds are one of my go-to ingredients for breakfast or snacks. So versatile, they are such a pantry staple for me. As well as for making jam, they are also delicious in recipes such as my blueberry chia pudding.
📖 Recipe
Cherry Chia Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries
- 1.5 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan gently heat the cherries on a low heat for 5-6 minutes until they release their juices. I like to press them against the saucepan with the back of a spoon to help break them down a little more. Drizzle in the maple syrup, and stir well.
- Once the cherries have dissolved to about half liquid, take off the heat and stir in the chia seeds. Add a touch of water if it seems too thick. Stir really well and leave to thicken for 10-minutes until cooled.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If you aren't able to tolerate cherries, then hopefully my blueberry chia jam will suit you!
- Add a touch of water to thin the jam if required.
- For a thicker jam, you can increase the chia seeds to 2 tbsp.
- Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
- cherries, which score 0, but have 'controversial' in the notes.
Met says
This looks delicious... How long will this last in the refrigerator?
Claire says
If you are on a low histamine diet, it tends to be better to eat fairly quickly (in which case you may want to halve the recipe). If not, it should be good for a day or two. Hope you enjoy!
Sheryl says
I love anything with cherries in it so this is perfect for anytime of day! 😉
throughthefibrofog says
I am such a cherry fan as I think is obvious from all my cherry recipes here!!
Chronic Mom says
Your recipes always looks so amazing! Fresh cherries always magically disappear in my house, so I'll definitely have to try with frozen.
throughthefibrofog says
Cherries are just so good aren't they! Frozen cherries are much more affordable too, and work so well in this recipe.
Shruti Chopra says
Every time I think that I will use cherries for this jam of yours, I just eat them up! 😀
But no, I will do better next week when I order cherries. I will remove their seeds and freeze them because this jam looks looks wayyyy to yum to resist!
throughthefibrofog says
Haha! I love cherries so much, so I don't blame you for eating them straight away 🙂