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Plum Chia Jam

Published: Jun 27, 2024 by Janelle Hama *This post may contain affiliate links. Disclosure

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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.

Ingredients Highlight

plum jam ingredients

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.

making plum jam in a red pot

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. 

a small white plate with red chia jam

Did you make this? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ star rating or tag @plantbasedfolk on social media.

Recipe

sugar free plum jam in a glass jar with plums in the back ground

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 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 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
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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.
    plum, lemon, maple syrup in pot
  • 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.
    adding chia seeds and cooling down sugar free plum jam in pot

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Notes

This recipe will make approximately one cup of jam equalling 16 tablespoons.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.3mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.


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  1. Colleen

    June 30, 2025 at 3:24 am

    Can you freeze this jam?

    Reply
    • Janelle Hama

      June 30, 2025 at 10:38 pm

      I’ve not tried this, sorry I couldn’t say at this point

      Reply
  2. Chris

    February 25, 2025 at 12:38 am

    5 stars
    Quick, simple and tasty - thank you!

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    • Janelle Hama

      February 25, 2025 at 9:55 pm

      Music to my ears!

      Reply
  3. Ches

    February 15, 2025 at 12:45 pm

    4 stars
    I put too much lemon in mine... Can you give a measurement for the lemon juice please?

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    • Janelle Hama

      February 17, 2025 at 1:07 am

      it's about 1 tablespoon 🙂

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