Homemade Raspberry Chia Jam (No Cook) – Simple & Fresh
This no-cook Raspberry Chia Jam captures the sweet, tangy essence of fresh raspberries in a jar, making it a quick and healthy treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a vibrant, homemade jam that’s perfect for spreading on toast or swirling into yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar (or sweetener of choice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Raspberries: If you're using fresh raspberries, give them a quick, gentle rinse and pat them dry. If you’re using frozen raspberries, make sure they are fully thawed.
- Mash the Raspberries: Transfer your thawed or fresh raspberries into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork, potato masher, or the back of a sturdy spoon, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Combine Ingredients: To your mashed raspberries, add the chia seeds, your chosen sweetener, and the fresh lemon juice. If using, add the vanilla extract. Stir well to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Rest and Thicken: Cover your bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 30 minutes to an hour for the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the mixture.
- Taste and Adjust: Once thickened, taste the jam and adjust sweetness or tanginess as desired by adding more sweetener or lemon juice.
- Transfer and Store: Spoon your homemade Raspberry Chia Jam into clean jars or airtight containers and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: For a chunkier jam, mash the raspberries less vigorously. If the jam is too runny, stir in additional chia seeds and let it sit for longer. Experiment with other fruits or spices for different flavors.