The Mulberry jam recipe is a 3-ingredient, super-easy, and quick homemade jam recipe. The chia seed jam is delicious and healthy. It is made with ingredients that make you feel great eating it!
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 a refreshing mulberry sharbat to a delightful gluten-free mulberry 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 You'll Love This Recipe
This mulberry chia jam needs no complicated steps, no long cooking times. Just a handful of ingredients, some stirring on the stovetop, and you have homemade jam ready in minutes!
Slightly sweet, slightly tart, and an absolute treat for the taste buds, without a ton of sugar. Just pure, juicy goodness in every spoonful!
Thanks to chia seeds, this jam is naturally thickened, so we don't even need pectin!
If you love mulberries and want to enjoy them beyond their short season, this jam is the perfect way to make the most of them!
A perfect healthy, tasty addition to your breakfast table: spread it on toast, drizzle over pancakes, swirl it into your yogurt bowl. You can also add some to your cake batter like in this strawberry jam cake recipe!
Mulberry Jam Ingredients
Mulberries: Wash the mulberries well. They have soft green stems, which you can leave on if you prefer. I snip them off using kitchen scissors. You can use frozen mulberries if fresh ones aren't available.
Chia seeds: Chia seeds don’t have any flavor of their own and expand to almost 10 times their size when mixed with any liquid. They help thicken and set the mulberry jam without pectin. You can use chia seed powder as well. These little guys pack a nutritional punch too. Making this jam healthy and wholesome.
Honey: I love the mild floral notes of honey in this mulberry chia seed jam. You can also use maple syrup, agave syrup, or sugar. You can play around with the quantity based on how sweet your mulberries are.
Please see the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Mulberry Chia Seed Jam
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.
Pro Tips
- Add a splash of water if your mulberry chia seed jam is getting too thick while cooking.
- Stir the jam frequently so the fruit doesn't burn.
- The amount of honey you add to the jam will depend on the sweetness of the berries. Feel free to adjust the sweetness accordingly.
- Add some lemon juice right at the end if you'd like a touch of bright citrus flavor. A teaspoon of vanilla extract will be great if you want a richer flavor.
- This jam will stay well in an air-tight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can follow the proper canning process to make it last longer.
How To Serve Mulberry Jam
My favorite way to enjoy this easy mulberry chia jam is on hot buttered toast! Try it on my easy everyday bread, Irish soda bread, or homemade vegan English muffins. So so good!
You can swirl into your yogurt or chia puddings like this strawberry chia pudding!
It's wonderful on top of fluffy pancakes or crispy sourdough waffles.
Recipe FAQS
It keeps well for up to 2 weeks when stored in an airtight jar in the fridge. For longer storage, please use proper canning process.
Yes, you can! This easy chia jam recipe works with any berries, even peaches and apricots. Use whatever juicy fruit is in season. Try my persimmon chia jam and strawberry chia jam recipes.
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Mulberry Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mulberry/Shahtoot
- 2-3 tbsp Honey
- 1-2 tbsp Water
- 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
Instructions
- Wash the mulberries well. Remove their green stems.
- 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 tablespoon or two of water if the mixture is getting too thick. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
- Let it cool completely, transfer it to an airtight jar, and refrigerate. This should last up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Add a splash of water if your mulberry chia seed jam is getting too thick while cooking.
- Stir the jam frequently so the fruit doesn't burn.
- The amount of honey you add to the jam will depend on the sweetness of the berries. Feel free to adjust the sweetness accordingly.
- Add some lemon juice right at the end if you'd like a touch of bright citrus flavor. A teaspoon of vanilla extract will be great if you want a richer flavor.
- This jam will stay well in an air-tight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can follow the proper canning process to make it last longer.
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. 🙂