Easy Blueberry Jam Recipe

blueberry jam in a clear jar with a spoon inside

This easy blueberry jam recipe is made with just 4 ingredients and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup. The chia seeds give it an incredible texture, and it's completely refined sugar free and delicious.

Course Breakfast, Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Blueberry Jam

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Servings ounces

Calories 33kcal

Author Monica Stevens Le

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh blueberries rinsed and dried
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries and syrup over medium heat. After about 5 minutes, the blueberries will begin to release their juices.
Use a potato masher to smash them down. Add the chia and lemon juice and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Continue cooking, uncovered, stirring every few minutes or so. After about 30 minutes, the mixture will have thickened quite a bit.
Remove it from the heat now, as it will continue thickening as it cools.
Let the jam cool down for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring to another vessel or jar.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

Use a potato masher to mash the blueberries in the saucepan.
You can adjust the sweetness of the jam. Simply taste towards the end of the cook time. You can always add maple syrup or a little extra lemon juice.
Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan as you stir to ensure nothing gets stuck on the bottom and burns.
Feel free to swap out the blueberries for another berry and adjust the sweetness accordingly. If you are using raspberries, you will most likely need a little extra maple syrup.

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