Healthy Blueberry Chia Jam (3-Ingredient Recipe)

4.96 from 23 votes

An easy blueberry chia jam made with just 3 ingredients. No pectin, no refined sugar, and ready in about 20 minutes.

Course Breakfast, Condiment

Cuisine American, British

Keyword 3-ingredient jam, blueberry chia jam, Chia Seed Jam, healthy blueberry jam

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings servings

Calories 40kcal

Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

1.5 pounds fresh blueberries
3 tablespoons honey (add one extra tablespoon if you enjoy a sweeter jam) or other vegan honey substitute
2 tablespoons chia seeds

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the blueberries. Add the honey and place on the stove over medium heat.
As the blueberries begin to soften slightly over the heat, stir them around in their juices and the honey.
Once the berries have softened to the point that they're starting to fall apart, add the chia seeds and stir them in well. The chia seeds will help the jam achieve a gelatinous texture while also adding fibre, protein and healthy Omega-3 fats.
Let the mixture come to a slow boil, stirring almost continually. Use a potato masher or fork to break up the blueberries. if necessary.
Continue stirring the mixture over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until a gelatinous texture is reached, and then remove the pan from the stove.
Pour the jam into a large mason jar and allow it to cool, covered, at room temperature for half an hour before placing it in the fridge to cool completely (for 2 hours, or overnight).
Enjoy on toast, gluten-free crackers or scones, over yogurt or even ice cream.

This recipe makes about 2 cups of jam (one 16 oz jar).

This jam keeps for up to two weeks in the fridge and up to 2 months in the freezer. This jam is not shelf stable.

Honey isn't safe for children under 12 months. For a baby-friendly version, swap the honey for maple syrup.