Cherry Chia Jam

jar with no lid filled with cherry jam made from chia seeds and vanilla

This easy Cherry Jam is bright, naturally sweet, and made without pectin thanks to chia seeds! With just 5 ingredients, this cherry chia jam comes together in no time! I'm talking frozen cherries, chia seeds, lemon, maple syrup, and vanilla, that's it! It’s a simple, small batch cherry jam that comes together quickly on the stovetop and tastes beautiful spooned over yogurt, oatmeal, toast, ice cream, or anything that needs a little sweet cherry magic.

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Servings: cup

Author: Teri-Ann Carty

Prep Time: 15

Cool Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Equipment

small saucepan
spatula, small mason jar, stovetop

Ingredients

300 grams frozen cherries
½ lemon juiced
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

Place the pan on medium heat.
Add cherries, lemon juice and maple syrup. Bring cherries to a bubble, and cook for 5-10 minutes.
Use the spatula to break down cherries into smaller pieces.
Reduce heat to low and add vanilla and chia seeds. Continue to cook, stirring well for 2-3 more minutes.
Remove from the heat to cool, stirring often.
Transfer to a small mason jar.
Keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Notes

Any frozen fruit will work, but the cherries are SO GOOD!

Nutrition

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.