Wash and dry fresh berries of your choice. If using fresh strawberries, hull the berries and slice them in half.
Place the berries, along with the maple syrup and chia seeds in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and give the mixture a good stir to combine.
Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the berries are starting to burst and soften. This should take about 15 minutes.
Once the berries are soft and the jam has thickened, stir in the lemon juice.
Allow the jam to cool slightly and then transfer to a storage container or blender to blend for smoother jam. If blending the chia jam, be sure to crack the lid on the blender to allow steam to escape and blend until JUST smooth.
Store the chia jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
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Notes
Berries: Feel free to use any berry or mixture of berries desired in this easy jam recipe. Using Frozen Berries: Feel free to use frozen berries to make this jam. Simply add the frozen berries to the saucepan, along with the maple syrup, and chia seeds. Keep in mind it may take a bit longer to simmer the frozen berries. Maple Syrup: Use ⅓ cup of granulated sugar in place of the maple syrup if desired.Freezing Chia Jam: Transfer the cooled jam to a freezer-safe container, leaving 1-inch of room for expansion, and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost the chia jam in the refrigerator overnight and use the jam within a week.