Blueberry Chia Jam

5 from 3 votes

This blueberry chia jam comes together with only 4 ingredients and is perfect for enjoying as a breakfast topping, on a slice of toast, or even on its own!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

2 cups blueberries
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp ground chia seeds

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Instructions

Add the blueberries to a small saucepan along with the lemon juice and maple syrup. Let it come to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the blueberries to cook down.
After about 5 minutes, once the blueberries soften and release juices, use a fork or masher to mash them down.
If you prefer a smoother jam, pass the mixture through a sieve and return the strained mixture back to the saucepan. If you don't mind small chunks in the jam, you can skip this step.
Add in the chia seeds and stir them in well. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for a few minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow the jam to sit for 10 minutes as the chia seeds work to thicken the sauce.
Let the sauce cool completely before serving.

Notes

The maple syrup adds some sweetness to the jam, but it may be omitted. The jam will not be as sweet but will have natural sweetness from the blueberries.

I prefer a smoother jam consistency so I pass it through a sieve to strain out the chunks, but this step is not needed.

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