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Cherry Chia Jam

Published: Jul 29, 2020 · Modified: Sep 23, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 8 Comments

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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.

cherry chia jam in a glass jar.

Unlike most store-bought jams, this recipe doesn't use refined sugar and is packed with sweet fruit. If you love your chia jam then you may like to try my blueberry chia jam as well!

This cherry jam is so simple to make, and uses minimal ingredients. A fun sweet treat that is packed with tasty fruit and kids love it too!

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  • ⭐ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🍒 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 🍰 More fun sweet treats
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ 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 - a pantry staple for many of us, you want to use whole chia seeds not milled chia.
  • 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

Make sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, their quantities and the full 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.

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • If you want a more 'chunky' cherry chia seed jam, you can use 2 tablespoon of chia seeds.
  • Make sure that the cherries have released some liquid. It is this liquid that the chia seeds will absorb to make the jam.
  • You need to leave the jam to cool for at least 10 minutes, as this will be when it will thicken up.
overhead view of cherry chia jam in a glass jar.

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📖 Recipe

cherry chia jam in a glass jar.

Cherry Chia Jam

Claire
This cherry chia jam is an easy 3 ingredient recipe that all the family will love! Perfect with breakfast or as a snack on rice cakes or crackers. Recipe makes approximately one cup of jam.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Time to cool 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack, Sweet treat
Cuisine American, British
Servings 6 servings
Calories 47 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups cherries
  • 1.5 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot 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.

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.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance food compatibility list for histamine
All ingredients in this cherry chia jam recipe score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • cherries, which score 0, but have 'controversial' in the notes.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.4mg
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Comments

  1. Met says

    November 17, 2022 at 4:12 pm

    This looks delicious... How long will this last in the refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Claire says

      November 17, 2022 at 8:00 pm

      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!

      Reply
  2. Sheryl says

    August 13, 2020 at 10:37 am

    I love anything with cherries in it so this is perfect for anytime of day! 😉

    Reply
    • throughthefibrofog says

      August 17, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      I am such a cherry fan as I think is obvious from all my cherry recipes here!!

      Reply
  3. Chronic Mom says

    August 03, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    Your recipes always looks so amazing! Fresh cherries always magically disappear in my house, so I'll definitely have to try with frozen.

    Reply
    • throughthefibrofog says

      August 06, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Cherries are just so good aren't they! Frozen cherries are much more affordable too, and work so well in this recipe.

      Reply
  4. Shruti Chopra says

    August 03, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • throughthefibrofog says

      August 06, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Haha! I love cherries so much, so I don't blame you for eating them straight away 🙂

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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