Mulberry chia jam is a 3-ingredient, super easy, and super quick homemade jam recipe. The chia seed jam is delicious and healthy, made with ingredients you feel great eating!
Mulberries have a short season and an even shorter shelf life. But being an overly enthusiastic mulberry lover, I never miss a chance to use the berry in different recipes. From sharbat to crumble pie, I’ve made it all, so this time, when my refrigerator was overstocked with them, I decided to make mulberry jam.
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Why try mulberry chia jam?
Can not be easier to make and keeps well for 2 weeks.
Lip-smacking way to add more fresh fruit to your diet.
Slightly sweet, slightly tart, and an absolute treat for the taste buds.
A perfect healthy, tasty addition to your breakfast table: slather on toast with some butter or add it to your yogurt bowl.
Mulberry jam ingredients
Berries: Wash the mulberries well. Remove their green stems if you prefer. I didn’t.
Chia seeds: These little guys are a nutritional powerhouse. High in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron, and antioxidants. For vegetarians, they are especially beneficial as the seeds are loaded with good-quality protein.
Chia seeds don’t have any flavor of their own and expand to almost 10 times their size when mixed with any liquid. So, they can be used as a thickener instead of sugar in this healthy homemade mulberry jam.
Honey: Raw honey is unheated, unpasteurized, and unprocessed. It’s rich with nutrients like energizing B vitamins and immune-boosting vitamin C. It is an alkaline food, making it very effective for hyperacidity. I buy raw honey from an organic food store close to my home. You could certainly substitute it with organic honey if you wish.
Health benefits of mulberries
Delicious, sweet-tart, and succulent mulberries are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, E, and iron. They are also full of minerals like calcium, potassium, manganese, and magnesium. And if that’s not enough, the antioxidants found in these berries promote heart health. Overall, mulberry chia seed jam is quite the winner!
How to make mulberry jam with chia seeds?
Step 1: Place your washed mulberries in a thick-bottomed pan with honey and a splash of water.
Step 2: Cook for about 10–15 minutes till the berries are soft and mushy.
Step 3: Add the chia seeds and continue cooking for another 10–15 minutes.
Step 4: Taste and adjust for sweetness.
Step 5: Let the homemade chia jam cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight jar and refrigerate.
Final step: Serve and savor!
Mulberry chia seed jam notes
- Add a splash of water if your fruit and chia seed jam is getting too thick while cooking.
- Store the jam with chia in the fridge.
FAQS
It keeps well for up to 2 weeks when stored in an airtight jar in the fridge.
Yes, you can! This easy mulberry jam recipe works with any berries, even peaches and apricots. Use whatever juicy fruit is in the season.
The mulberry jam recipe is very versatile. Enjoy this goodness:
with crackers
on toasts
over pancakes
in granola
on waffles
in your shakes
in your PB&J
On thumbprint cookies
More homemade jams with chia seeds
Persimmon Chia Jam W/ Ginger & Turmeric
Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this mulberry chia seed jam as much as we do!
📖 Recipe
Mulberry Chia Seed Jam
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup Mulberry/Shahtoot
- 4-6 tbsp Raw Honey I added 6tbsp as my mulberries weren't really sweet
- 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
Instructions
- Wash the mulberries well. Remove their green stems if you’d like. I skipped this step.
- Place them in a thick-bottomed pan with honey and a splash of water. Cook them for about 10/15 mins till the fruit is soft and mushy.
- Add in the chia seeds and continue cooking for another 10/15 minutes. Add a splash of water if your fruit mix is getting too thick. Taste and adjust for sweetness if you need to.
- Let it cool completely, transfer it to an airtight jar, and refrigerate. This should last up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Sweta Sharma says
This is such a delicious and quick recipe when you're tired from all the kneading. Goes so well with freshly baked bread.
Natasha Minocha says
So thrilled to hear this! Really appreciate this Shweta! xoxo
Carrie says
Hello! Can this be sealed with a hot water bath and frozen?
Natasha Minocha says
Hi Carrie, yes I suppose that could be done. I haven't tried it myself though. Please do let me know if you try it. 🙂