Plum Chia Jam

Name: Plum Chia Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Plums (chopped small); ½ small Lemon (juiced); 2 tbsp Whole chia seeds; 2 tbsp Maple syrup

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Learn how to make easy refined sugar free plum chia jam. 10-15 minutes cooking time and you've got a fantastic quick fruit preserve.

sugar free plum jam in a glass jar with plums in the back ground — It's wayyyy to easy to make this homemade chia jam with plums

Here’s the thing, I love jam, but I’m not too fond of the sickly sweetness of most of the traditional jams and sauces.

So what’s better? A homemade refined sugar-free quick jam. It's thick enough to spread but isn’t as thick as a traditional or commercial jams. It's also a heck of a lot healthier.

I am sure you'll love this quick fruit preserve like I do, I've spun it off into strawberry chia jam too.

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The complete list of ingredients with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.

I prefer to use slightly soft plums of any color, though black plums with the skin on are my favorite, they give the jam a vibrant red color.

As the jam cools, it thickens due to the gel released from the chia seeds, creating a texture similar to raspberry or strawberry jams. I use light-colored chia seeds because they look prettier.

If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use ground chia seeds.

To boost the sweetness of the plums without the result being overly sweet or using refined sugar, I add 100% organic maple syrup and a bit of fresh lemon juice for tartness. The result is a healthier spread that I love on toast, vegan oat sorghum banana pancakes, or sourdough bagels.

plum jam on bread with blums in back ground

Janelle's Tips

Chop the plums into small pieces to help them cook faster.

Keep watch and ensure the fruit doesn’t burn whilst cooking.

The texture can be made to suit just how you like it. You can leave it chunky or mash the plums up a little using a potato masher once they have softened through cooking.

BTW, I think this vegan caramel sauce made from dates might interest you too.

FAQ

How long does homemade chia seed jam last?

Once your chia seed jam has completely cooled down to room temperature, spoon it into an air-tight sterilized jar, and store it in the fridge between 5-10 days. It is important the jam jar be sterilized prior to use to avoid contaminants.

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Recipe

Plum Chia Jam

Learn how to make easy refined sugar free plum chia jam. 10-15 minutes cooking time and you've got a fantastic quick fruit preserve.

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Any

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

2 cups Plums chopped small
½ small Lemon juiced
2 tablespoon Whole chia seeds
2 tablespoon Maple syrup

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Over medium heat in a saucepan, add the chopped plums, fresh lemon juice and maple syrup, bring to the boil and turn the heat down slightly allowing plums to simmer, reduce and soften for approximately 10-15 minutes.
Add the chia seeds, stir through for a minute to combine and then turn the heat off. Allow the plum jam to thicken by cooling down at room temperature, take a spatula and draw a line down the middle of the saucepan, it should come together slowly when cool. Store in a sterilized airtight jar in the fridge and use as needed.