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blueberry chia jam in a glass jar on a wooden board next to a bowl of blueberries.
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5 from 6 votes

Blueberry Chia Jam

Blueberry chia jam is an easy and versatile sweet treat that can be spread on toast, dolloped on porridge or even on ice-cream. Makes about 1 cup.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Time to stand15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Claire

Equipment

  • Small pot

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoon maple syrup

Instructions

  • Place the blueberries in a pot and cook on a low to medium heat until about half of the blueberries have dissolved into a thick liquid, and half are still intact. Add the maple syrup and stir well. It usually takes about ten minutes, depending on the heat of the hob.
  • Once half the blueberries have dissolved take off the heat and add in the chia seeds. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
  • Leave the mixture to cool, and the jam will thicken and slightly expand in volume.

Notes

  • Keep the heat fairly low, particularly to begin with so the blueberries don't burn or stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • Help the blueberries break down by pressing against the side of the pan if required.
  • Stir well so the chia seeds evenly combine with the fruit.
  • Allow to cool before use, as this is when the jam will thicken up.
  • 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 (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg