This easy chia seed raspberry jam is as quick to make as your morning toast. With just three ingredients—juicy raspberries, chia seeds, and a touch of honey or maple syrup—you can create a naturally thick, vibrant homemade jam in 20 minutes. No pectin, no complicated canning, just a simple simmer and a quick cool before it’s ready to spread on toast, swirl into yogurt, or spoon over oatmeal.
This pectin-free jam is naturally thickened with chia seeds instead of sugar or lemon juice, making it a healthier alternative to store-bought versions. As a recipe developer who tests quick, family-friendly recipes daily, I can confidently say this jam is one of the easiest and most versatile you’ll ever make.
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- Why Readers Love this Raspberry Chia Seed Jam Recipe
- Easy Chia Seed Jam Ingredients
- How to Make Refined Sugar Free Raspberry Jam
- Variations & Substitutions
- Tips & Tricks
- How To Serve
- Storage
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Pin This Easiest Ever Chia Seed Raspberry Jam Recipe For Later
- What Do You Think?!
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Why Readers Love this Raspberry Chia Seed Jam Recipe
- 20-Minute Jam – Ready in minutes with just 3 simple ingredients.
- Refined Sugar Free – Sweet, fruity, and totally guilt-free.
- Kid-Approved – Soft, yummy, and perfect for little ones.
- Superfood Boost – Packed with chia seeds, fiber, protein, and omega-3s.
- Small Batch Friendly – Make just enough, with a naturally soft set.
- Fridge & Freezer Friendly – Keeps up to a week in the fridge, or freeze for later.
Easy Chia Seed Jam Ingredients
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Raspberries - Fresh raspberries work best, but frozen berries are a great option too.
Chia Seeds - A flavorless superfood that naturally thickens this no-pectin jam while adding protein and fiber. Available at most grocery or health food stores.
Honey or Pure Maple Syrup - Adds natural sweetness without refined sugar. Use whichever you prefer.
How to Make Refined Sugar Free Raspberry Jam
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Cook down the raspberries in a small saucepan with a splash of water and a little maple syrup or honey over a low heat for a couple of minutes.
Stir in the chia seeds, give everything a good stir, and allow the jam to sit and cool.
It's really that simple!
If you love a healthy start to your morning here are some other popular savory breakfast recipes:
- Avocado Tostada with Fried Egg
- High Protein Frittata with Cheese & Vegetables
- High Protein Cottage Cheese Omelette
- Chilli Scrambled Eggs
Variations & Substitutions
- While I usually make this jam with fresh raspberries, you can easily use other soft fruits like strawberries, blackberries, peaches, apricots, or rhubarb.
- Feel free to mix fruits for extra flavor—strawberry and peach or raspberry and blackberry combinations work beautifully.
- If you don't have chia seeds you could substitute ground flax seeds which are also great at thickening any foods they are added to.
Tips & Tricks
- This is a quick recipe, so keep an eye on it while cooking to avoid burning—the jam can scorch easily and lose its fresh fruit flavor.
- As with all jams, allow it to cool to room temperature before serving to avoid risk of scalding.
- Stir frequently while simmering to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, lightly mash the fruit with a fork or potato masher as it cooks.
- Adjust sweetness to taste—start with less honey or maple syrup, then add more if needed after cooking.
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of vanilla while cooking.
How To Serve
This refined sugar free jam is great spread on anything from toast and pancakes to warm crumpets or scones. Try it with my 3 Ingredient High Protein Waffles.
It's also great with a slice of warm banana bread, try my Chocolate Chip Banana Loaf or Double Chocolate Banana Bread.
It's great with granola, spoon some over my Coconut Oil Granola with yoghurt, on top of oatmeal or my Chocolate Porridge. Or for a great make ahead breakfast, try some spooned over my Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats.
Swirl a spoon through the cream cheese topping of your favorite no-bake cheesecake, spoon over your favorite ice cream, or add to smoothies or smoothie bowls for added fruit flavor. The options are endless!
Storage
Store in a clean, airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze in small portions (an ice cube tray is great for this) for longer storage.
- Fridge: up to 7 days
- Freezer: up to 3 months
Can I can or preserve Raspberry Chia Jam?
No, my raspberry chia jam cannot be canned and stored for months in the way you would with a traditional raspberry jam.
The jam hasn't been cooked on a rolling boil at such a high temperature and contains significantly less sugar than regular jam. This means it's not shelf stable and makes it unsuitable for storing any longer than 1 week in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds are edible seeds that come from a variety of flowering mint. Despite their small size, these superfood seeds contain large amounts of fiber, heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, high amounts of protein and several essential minerals and antioxidants.
Why add Chia Seeds to Raspberry Jam?
Most jars of raspberry jam require the jam to be boiled to a very high temperature so that it sets. There's no need with my raspberry jam. Instead, I just soften the raspberries and add chia seeds to thicken the mixture.
How do Chia Seeds thicken jam?
Healthy chia seeds have very little flavor, but if you add them to any liquid, they become gelatinous and thicken the liquid they're soaked in. They therefore thicken low sugar jam, giving a jam-like consistency without the need to boil the jam or add lots of sugar.
Can you use frozen fruit for Chia Jam?
Yes, you can absolutely use frozen fruit for this easy chia jam. In fact it's a great way to use up older fruit from your fridge. Or you can mix fresh and frozen fruit too.
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Easy Chia Seed Raspberry Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Raspberries
- 2 tbsp Water
- 2 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup or Honey - use Maple to keep the jam vegan
- 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
Instructions
- Add the raspberries to a small saucepan with a splash of water and the maple syrup or honey.
- Cook on a medium heat, stirring, until the fruit starts to break down a bit. Mash it with the back of a spoon if you like a smoother jam - or leave it chunkier with larger pieces of fruit if you prefer.
- Take the fruit off the stove and stir in the chia seeds.
- Transfer to a bowl or jar and let the jam cool and thicken for about 10 minutes.
- Stir it again and serve!
- If you are making the jam for later cover and keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Carrie Carvalho says
Love this chia seed jam, it's so perfect for stirring into yoghurt or porridge for breakfast.
Jo Keohane says
Thanks so much for your comment Carrie, I love it in yoghurt too!!
Chloe Edges says
Love this idea, I've never tried chia jam or chia seeds at all so I'm super intrigued to try this!
Jo Keohane says
Thanks so much Chloe, hope you do like it! It's different to traditional jam, but I love how fresh it tastes.
Marita says
Great idea. I always am looking for ways to smuggle in Chia seeds into food. So I will have to try jam next time.
Jo Keohane says
Me too Marita! Thank you so much for your comment and hope you try and love the jam.
Shannon says
Can you freeze this recipe?
Jo Keohane says
Hi! Yes it will freeze for up to 3 months. Thank you so much for your comment.