Mixed Berry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam

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I have seen chia seed jam floating around Pinterest, but the kicker was when I was leafing through the Oh She Glows cookbook. The picture is so gorgeous – pink strawberries flecked with little black vanilla beans.

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Jam made with chia seeds.

This is an idea that I wish that I came up with on my own. It is genius. But I cannot take any credit. I have seen chia seed jam floating around Pinterest, but the kicker was when I was leafing through the Oh She Glows cookbook. The picture is so gorgeous – pink strawberries flecked with little black vanilla beans. I chose to use blueberries and raspberries because they were on sale this week and I had some that needed to be used STAT. (If you use strawberries, puree them a bit before you cook them, they will not cook down as much as the other berries, but then proceed as normal.)

Chia seeds naturally absorb liquid, so it is the perfect thing to use to thicken jam. Even better yet – it uses a natural sweetener, pure maple syrup. It tastes fresh and light, and in 20 minutes, you have homemade jam. Spread on toast, or stir into some yogurt.

I have been using vanilla powder a ton lately. Now, I preface – this is not a cheap ingredient, but one that I happen to love to use. It is ground vanilla bean, and a little bit goes a long way. I have been putting it in everything. If you do not want to use vanilla powder, or a bean, vanilla extract is just fine. Just make sure to add it after you take it off of the heat. Otherwise, the vanilla extract will evaporate out.

Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 cups berries fresh or frozen
  • 3 to 4 Tablespoons of pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla vanilla powder, or half of a vanilla bean
vanilla berry chia seed jam recipe

How to Make Mixed Berry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam

Step 1: In a saucepan, combine the berries and 3 Tablespoons of maple syrup.

vanilla berry chia seed jam recipe

Step 2: Bring to a bubble over medium-high heat, and stir frequently.

Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam recipe

Step 3: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes. Use a fork or potato masher and break down the berries.

Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam recipe

Step 4: Add the chia seeds and cook on low for 15 minutes longer, or until the jam begins to thicken.

Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam recipe

Step 5: Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.

vanilla berry chia seed jam recipe

Step 6: Transfer to a container and let cool. This keeps in the fridge for about two weeks.

vanilla berry chia seed jam recipe

Mixed Berry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam

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5 from 1 vote
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups berries fresh or frozen
  • 3 to 4 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla vanilla powder, or half of a vanilla bean

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine the berries and 3 Tablespoons of maple syrup.
  • Bring to a bubble over medium-high heat, stir frequently.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes. Use a fork or potato masher and break down the berries.
  • Add the chia seeds and cook on low for 15 minutes longer, or until the jam begins to thicken.
  • Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.
  • Transfer to a container and let cool. This keeps in the fridge for about two weeks.
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