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Easy Blender Chia Jam is a simple way to turn fresh fruit into a thick, spreadable topping with just two ingredients. Blend the fruit, stir in chia seeds, and let the mixture chill. There is no added sugar in the basic recipe, so the finished flavor depends on the fruit you choose.
You can adapt the combination to use ripe fruit, seasonal produce, or whatever is available. Pairing a juicy fruit with a bold-tasting one, such as a berry, can give the jam both enough liquid to thicken and a more vivid color and flavor.
How Easy Blender Chia Jam Thickens
Chia seeds absorb liquid and develop a gel-like coating. In this recipe, the moisture from the blended fruit helps the seeds thicken the mixture in the refrigerator. This gives the fruit a jam-like consistency without cooking it.
For the best texture, stir the seeds into the blended fruit rather than blending them together. Stir once more halfway through chilling to break up clumps and help the mixture thicken evenly.
Fruit Combinations to Try
The recipe works with different kinds of fresh fruit. Two combinations featured here are plum with blueberry and raspberry with cherry. Choose fruit that is ripe and flavorful, since it provides all the sweetness in the basic version.
- Plum and blueberry: A juicy fruit paired with berries for color and flavor.
- Raspberry and cherry: A berry-and-stone-fruit combination with a bold fruit taste.
- Other seasonal fruit: Try combinations that include a juicy fruit and a more strongly flavored fruit.
If using fruit with a thicker skin, peel it when you want a smoother result. Peeling plums is optional and mainly changes the texture. Remove any pits, cores, stems, or seeds that are not intended to be blended.
Easy Blender Chia Jam Recipe
Yield: About 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh fruit
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Rinse the fruit. Remove stems, pits, cores, or other inedible parts. Peel it if desired or if needed for a smoother texture.
- Blend the prepared fruit until smooth.
- Transfer the fruit to a bowl and stir in the chia seeds until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Stir once halfway through chilling to help prevent clumps and encourage an even consistency.
Serving and Storing the Jam
Serve the jam on whole-wheat toast with ricotta, or enjoy it on toast by itself. For a dairy-free option, pair it with non-dairy butter or nut butter. It can also be used anywhere you would normally add a fruit spread.
Keep the jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The recipe notes that it keeps for at least a week; use clean utensils when serving and check for signs of spoilage before eating. Because the fruit supplies the sweetness, taste the finished jam before deciding whether it needs anything extra. If you prefer a sweeter spread, a small drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or date syrup can be added to taste.
Recipe by Emma.
Make Easy Blender Chia Jam Your Own
This Easy Blender Chia Jam keeps preparation straightforward: use 1 lb of fresh fruit and 3 tablespoons of chia seeds, then allow an hour for the mixture to thicken in the refrigerator. Adjust the fruit combination to suit its ripeness and your preferred flavor, and peel fruit when a smoother texture matters. Since the basic recipe contains no added sugar, the fruit you select will determine how sweet the finished jam tastes.
