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Home » Homemade Jam » Refined Sugar Free Chia Plum Jam With Spices

Refined Sugar Free Chia Plum Jam With Spices

Author: Karon Grieve Published : November 2015

Recipe
spiced plum chia seed jam
spiced plum chia seed jam
spiced plum chia jam

Going sugar free and jam don’t usually go together but this super tasty refined sugar free chia seed spiced plum jam ticks all the boxes of taste and being healthy too, result!

spiced plum chia seed jam in antique stoneware jar with spices and plums

Hope you all enjoyed a happy Halloween at the weekend. Have you had enough of pumpkins for a few weeks till Thanksgiving rolls around, if so then you might enjoy toying with another seasonal goodie that the supermarkets are full of just now – plums.

This is a quick and easy recipe for a refined sugar-free Chia Plum Jam.

cooking plums and spices

What is chia jam?

So what the hell is chia jam and how is it different from ‘normal’ jam? Well it’s all in those magical little chia seeds. Chia seeds are packed with protein and other goodies and when they hit liquid they expand and become all jelly like.

You can make puddings with them (I have) and they do have just a wee tendency to look a little like frog spawn which can be a tad off-putting, but when they pull a jam together chia seeds are a marvel.

I call this a sugar free jam because I use a little honey as my sweetening agent, okay so it is a sweetener but it is just slightly better for you than good old refined white sugar.

close up of chia plum jam

Ingredients for this spiced plum chia jam

  • plums
  • chia seeds
  • star anise
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla
  • maple syrup (optional)
finishing cooking the jam

How to make chia jam

Oh making chia seed jam is just SO easy. There is none of the boiling to reach a magical setting point. The chia seeds are the setting agent so they do all that for you. As the jam rests the seeds expand and turn into a gel that makes the perfect chia jam!

Simply chop up the plums and cook them along with the spices for approximately 10-15 minutes till the plums are tender.

Then remove the spices and blitz the plums with hand blender. Add the chia seeds to the pan (add maple syrup if you are using it) and cook for 5 minutes then remove from heat and allow to cool and set up for 30 minutes.

Then carefully spoon into a small sterilised jar.

close up of jam

How long will this chia plum jam keep?

Chia seed jams will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. That’s why I just make small quantities of chia jam at a time. Actually it’s a great way to use up half a punnet of berries or a few pieces of fruit lurking in the fruit bowl.

Is chia seed jam healthy?

Yes, yes, yes! Chia seeds are packed with protein. Plus you have the goodness of the fruit you are mixing in with the chia seeds. You are using natural sweeteners so avoiding refined sugar. Chia jams are a win, win situation on the healthy eating front.

How to serve chia jam

Spread this chia jam on your toast, use it as a filling in a cake. You can swirl chia jam into your yogurt or use it on your over night oats or stir into your porridge for that all-important healthy breakfast.

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Want to try some other chia seed jam recipes? Then check these out before you go;

Sugar Free Super Easy Blueberry Chia Jam

Sugar Free Apricot & Almond Chia Jam

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spiced plum chia seed jam

Refined sugar free spiced plum chia seed jam

Karon Grieve
This is a super quick and easy recipe for a healthy little pot of plum jam with a bit of spice too. Perfect on toast, stirred into porridge or yogurt or in your over night oats too.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course preserves
Cuisine British
Servings 1 jar
Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 200 g plums about 4 plums
  • 1 cinnamon small stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 1/2 vanilla pod
  • 2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
Metric – US Customary

Instructions
 

  • Chop the plums and cook with the spices and water in a small pan until tender – about 15 minutes
  • Remove the spices and blitz the plums with a hand blender
  • Add the maple syrup to the pan and cook for a further 5 minutes
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chia seeds and set aside for 30 minutes
  • Ladle jam into jar and pop on a lid

Notes

vegan, paleo friendly, vegetarian, refined sugar free
This spiced plum chia seed jam will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 13gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 716IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 3mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
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Filed Under: ALL RECIPES, Autumn/Fall, Foraging Recipes, Gluten Free/Low Sugar, Homemade Jam

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Comments

  1. Sue says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:44 am

    5 stars
    I love simple and yet healthy recipes like this. So many healthy things seem to list endless unheard of and hard to source ingredients. I’m all for keeping it simple …… and tasty 🙂

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      November 8, 2015 at 11:25 am

      Thanks Sue,
      Simple and easy is always the best way to go!
      K x

      Reply
  2. ChrisSchmidt says

    August 15, 2020 at 12:02 am

    Do you peel the plums at the start?

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      August 17, 2020 at 9:34 am

      Hi Chris
      No I didn’t peel the plums at all.
      K

      Reply
  3. Katrina says

    August 25, 2023 at 7:11 pm

    can you water bath can preserve this recipe?

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      August 28, 2023 at 8:55 am

      Hi Katrina
      This is just a chia jam that you keep in the fridge, it is not for long storage. I have no idea about water bath canning as it is not something we do in UK and Europe.
      K

      Reply

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