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

Cherry Chia Jam

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: 1 cup
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cool Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

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

Nutrition Facts
Cherry Chia Jam
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
374
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
6
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
830
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
73
g
24
%
Fiber
 
15
g
63
%
Sugar
 
51
g
57
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
206
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
27
mg
33
%
Calcium
 
214
mg
21
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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