Chia Seed Jam Recipe With Frozen Fruit & Full Video Tutorial – How to make easy sugar free chia jam using mixed frozen berries.
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Chia Seed Jam Recipe With Frozen Fruit
This chia seed jam with frozen fruit is an easy sugar free jam recipe made with mixed berries, chia seeds and your sweetener of choice. It’s perfect when fresh berries are out of season and comes together in just 15 minutes.
I’ve been making chia jam regularly for years because it’s so simple, budget friendly and tastes delicious on toast, pancakes, waffles or stirred through yoghurt.
So far I’ve shared strawberry and raspberry chia jam recipes and today I’m sharing a chia seed jam recipe using frozen instead of fresh fruit. So, you can enjoy homemade sugar free jam no matter the fruit season.
Why You’ll Love This Chia Seed Jam
- Made with the help of frozen berries
- Naturally thickened with chia seeds
- Sugar free and easy to customise the mixed berry chia jam to your tastes
- Ready in just 15 minutes
- Great to make ahead for meal prep
- No pectin or jelling agents needed
- Works with almost any frozen fruit you’d like
How To Make Chia Jam With Frozen Fruit
Making homemade chia seed jam is easy. You simply need to slowly soften the frozen fruit. This will take longer than using fresh fruit – especially if your freezer is like mine and freezes produce extra frozen/hard!
You don’t need to add any water or other liquid to help is soften. Just be patient and very quickly some of the fruit will start releasing liquid and becoming mashable.
The bag of frozen fruit I used included redcurrants, blackcurrents, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. So, the smaller fruit dissolved into a jammy liquid a lot quicker than the larger raspberries.
Just keep a close watch and once all the fruit is softened you can take it off the heat. I like to use a potato masher to mash the berries into a softened jam.
You may prefer to allow it to cool and then blend in a food processor or blender and then strain through a sieve for an extra smooth, fine jam.
We prefer our a little more chunky and with small pieces of fruit. Once the fruit is mashed to your liking, you then stir through stevia (or your sugar/sweetener of choice) and chia seeds.
Once you’ve added the stevia, taste to be sure it’s sweet enough to your liking. Then, allow to cool to room temperature before pouring the sugar free chia jam into a jar. (Or jars.)
Store in the fridge, allow to further thicken for a few hours and then you can enjoy your chia jam on pancakes, waffles, toast or mixed through yoghurt.
Once you learn how easy it is to make homemade chia seed jam, it’s easy to get experimenting with different fruits, sweeteners and flavour combinations depending on the season, your tastes and what you already have in your kitchen.
Chia Seed Jam Recipe With Frozen Fruit
- 500g/1.1lbs Frozen Fruit
- 1/4 to 1/2 Cup Stevia
- 1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
- Place the frozen fruit into a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Heat slowly and stir regularly to help the fruit to soften.
- Cook until bubbling and all of the fruit is easily mashable.
- Remove from the heat and either mash with a potato masher or allow to cool and puree in a blender or food processor until smooth to your liking.
- Mix through the stevia, taste that it’s sweet enough and add more stevia until sweet to your liking.
- Stir through the chia seeds, ensuring they are fully incorporated.
- Allow to cool to room temperature and then pour into a jar.
- Move the chia seed jam to the fridge, store for up to a week and enjoy.
Chia Seed Jam FAQs
Can you use frozen fruit for chia jam?
Yes, frozen fruit works perfectly and makes it easy to be able to enjoy homemade chia jam anytime you want, all year round.
Do chia seeds thicken jam?
Yes, chia seeds absorb liquid naturally and help create a jam-like texture without the need for pectin.
Can I use honey or maple syrup instead of stevia?
Yes, absolutely. Honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar or regular sugar all work well in the simple recipe.
What frozen fruit works best?
Choose from mixed berries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and cherries, that all work beautifully.
How long does chia seed jam take to thicken?
The jam will start thickening like magic within minutes after stirring through the chia seeds, but it thickens even more after chilling in the fridge for at least a few hours.
Do I need pectin for chia jam?
No, chia seeds naturally thicken the softened fruit, so there’s no need for any added pectin.
Does chia seed jam taste like regular jam?
Chia jam tastes fruity and delicious like traditional jam, yet the texture is slightly more rustic and less smooth because it’s thickened naturally with chia seeds instead of pectin. (You could always blend for a smoother texture.)
How do you store the homemade chia jam?
Store the chia jam in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also freeze portions for longer storage. Allow frozen chia jam to thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying.
Why is my chia jam too runny?
If your jam appears too thin and runny, simply allow it to chill for a little bit longer, as chia seeds continue to work their magic absorbing liquid over time. You could also stir through an extra teaspoon or more of chia seeds, if needed.
Why is my chia jam too thick?
If your jam becomes too thick, then simply stir through a little bit of water, lemon juice or extra fruit until it reaches your desired consistency.
This frozen fruit chia seed jam is one of the easiest healthy recipes to keep in the fridge for breakfast, snacks and to enjoy with treats. I love that it can be made all year round with simple frozen berries and customised with your favourite sweetener of choice.
Chia Seed Jam Recipe With Frozen Fruit
Chia Seed Jam Recipe With Frozen Fruit & Full Video Tutorial - How to make easy sugar free chia jam using mixed frozen berries.
Ingredients
- 500g/1.1lbs Frozen Fruit
- 1/4 to 1/2 Cup Stevia
- 1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
Instructions
- Place the frozen fruit into a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Heat slowly and stir regularly to help the fruit to soften.
- Cook until bubbling and all of the fruit is easily mashable.
- Remove from the heat and either mash with a potato masher or allow to cool and puree in a blender or food processor until smooth to your liking.
- Mix through the stevia, taste that it's sweet enough and add more stevia until sweet to your liking.
- Stir through the chia seeds, ensuring they are fully incorporated.
- Allow to cool to room temperature and then pour into a jar.
- Move the chia seed jam to the fridge, store for up to a week and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
- Frozen fruit releases different amounts of liquid
- Adjust the included sweetener to taste
- Chia jam thickens more the longer it cools
- Use a stick blender or pop cooled jam into a blender for smoother jam
Recipes to enjoy your chia jam with:
Updated in May 2026 with additional recipe tips, FAQs and improved instructions.
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