Chia Jam – The Frypans

Name: Chia Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries); 2 tbsp chia seeds; 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 tsp lemon juice

🗒 Desserts & Sweets 🍽 American

A quick way to enjoy homemade jam without added sugar or pectin.

Simple and healthy chia seed jam with natural sweetness, no pectin required.

Ingredients

2 cups berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
2 tbsp chia seeds
1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

Heat berries in a saucepan over medium heat until soft and slightly broken down.
Mash berries gently.
Stir in chia seeds, honey, and lemon juice.
Cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
Cool and store in jars.

Expert Tips

Mash berries lightly to keep texture. | Adjust sweetness to taste.

Recipe Notes

Store in airtight jar in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen berries?

Yes, frozen berries work.

Can I make larger batches?

Multiply ingredients proportionally for larger batches.

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Servings3 servings

Rating4.8/5 (75)

Maria Bakkers

A home cook and recipe creator from the United States. With a background in Hospitality and Catering, I love turning everyday ingredients into simple, family-friendly meals. When I’m not in the kitchen, I enjoy camping with my husband and our two children. On The Fry Pans, I share easy recipes, cooking tips, and honest kitchen tool reviews to help families cook smarter and eat better.

While Maria develops all our recipes, we want to provide the most accurate health information. This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Farzana Antu, BSc, MS, MPH (North South University) Nutrition and Food Science, to ensure accuracy.