I never liked jam much, until I tried it with other flavors.
Raspberry and chocolate? To die for. Apricot and coconut? The best. Blackberry and lime? Well. You can see for yourself.
This stuff is epic. Packed with tart flavor from the blackberries and a bite from the lime, this jam is texture and protein-rich with the addition of chia seeds.
My favorite way to enjoy this jam? On a cracker. Something about the chia seeds screams ‘cracker’ with this jam.
When the lovely people at Finn Crisp sent me some crispbread, I knew that jam was in my future.
Now the only problem with jam is… it normally takes five years and all your patience to make. I mean, countless pots and pans, hours of waiting, juice staining every conceivable surface… making jam can be quite a mess.
So I decided I wasn’t about that life and that I was going to spend approximately five minutes prepping and let the fridge do the rest. Plus, it’s getting pretty hot and standing by a steaming pot on the stove is not exactly ideal.
This jam begins with fresh blackberries, lime juice, and a little maple syrup for sweetness. It bubbles up in the microwave and then you stir in your chia seeds. Let it sit overnight in the fridge and spread it over some Finn Crisp crispbread crackers (or bread… or on pancakes… or waffles… or just out of the jar) and grate some lime zest all over that bad boy.
Snacks have never been so fun.
Thanks so much to Finn Crisp for sending me some awesome crispbread! This post is sponsored by Finn Crisp, but all expressed opinions on Whisk & Shout as well as affiliate social media pages are my own. I was not compensated for this post.
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 8-10 crackers (I used Finn Crisp crispbread)
- zest of one lime
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave blackberries, maple syrup, and lime juice for 3 minutes. Make sure the bowl is very large, this will bubble up.
- Remove from microwave and stir in chia seeds.
- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Top each cracker with jam and grate lime zest on top before serving.
Your jam is gorgeous and sounds delicious. Can’t wait to give it a try.
LMK if you do!
Wow! This is such a good idea! I never thought to make jam from chia seeds (even though I do use the occasional chia “egg” :/ ). This flavour combo sounds very delicious, too!
Thanks! And I use chia seeds in EVERYTHING.
Now THIS is hidden goodness! Chia seeds in jam? And made in the MICROWAVE? This is legendary stuff! Pinning!
Thanks for the pin!!!
This jam looks mouthwatering!
Thank you 🙂
This looks wonderful and love the addition of chia seeds, yum!
Chia seeds are the best!
I have the patience to wait 24 hours for my ice cream maker to freeze, but do not have the patience to make jam. Unless it is this jam. Well done.
Haha no problem!
I’ve never tried making jam in the microwave. What a great idea! Love the flavor combination of blackberries and lime!
Thanks!
This is awesome! Blackberry and like seem like a delicious combo, and I LOVE that you added chia seeds. What an easy, healthy, and quick way to thicken it up!
Thank you and exactly 🙂
This is beautiful!! I’d totally just be eating it with a spoon 🙂
It’s that addicting 🙂
A microwaveable jam is epic! I bet this would taste great on some toast.
Thanks!
I love easy jams like this and the blackberry and lime flava combo sounds delicious! I fee like it would taste amazing as an appy added to some savory vegan cheese and a cracker!! Delicious!! Pinning!
Thanks for the pin!
Medha – Your recipes are always so creative and tasty. I’m glad that you shared this one with us. It’s sure to be a favorite in my house. Usually when we do canning in my house, it’s a day long process. We make pickles are priority, but I’ve done jams and salsas as well. It’s much easier with a buddy! 🙂
Thanks, Erin! LMK if you try 🙂
The best thing about chia jams is that they thicken up SO quickly! Which means more jam consumption. Which means more happiness.
Love this flavor combo!
Your logic = accurate
Oh what a fun way to make chia jam, Medha! Sounds so delicious and easy to whip up!
Thanks!
I love the look of that jam! Cool idea Medha!
Thanks, Sam 🙂
Love the blackberry and lime combo! Such a great idea to make it in the microwave too! I could easily eat this by the spoonful!
Thank you!
Wow, you made jam. I’ve never done that! So you have me beat there. What an amazing flavor, too. I love ANYTHING with lime, and you put those healthy chia thingies in there. 😉
Haha thanks, Mir 🙂
Yumm!! Jam in microwave?!! I am so making this!
LMK if you try!
Seriously? Jam in the microwave? Sounds magical!
It issss 🙂
I never make jam because it DOES take 5 years! Your way is way better and looks so delicious and colorful!
Right?! Thanks!
I love the simple, natural and healthy ingredients in this jam! Blackberry and lime adds so much flavor. This is perfect to spread over a piece of toast in the morning!
I wish I had some toast right. now. 🙂
What a fun flavor idea for jam, Medha! I often add a bit of lemon juice when I’m cooking berries…but I’ve never tried lime. And I’ve never tried chia seeds in jam before. I clearly need to hit the kitchen and give this recipe a shot ASAP. Also, those crackers look delicious! 🙂
Let me know if you try! 🙂
LOVE the blackberry and lime combo. I think I’m definitely going to steal that idea this summer! Amen to easy jam!
Blackberry and lime is soooo good!
This looks amazing!! I would love to try it! Perf on a slice of g.free toast! 🙂 Also, love that you added chia seeds! Such a healthy addition!
Thanks! I add chia to everything haha 🙂
Love the flavors Medha and also the fact that it’s super quick!
Thanks, Manali!
This is just GORGEOUS Medha! And the flavors sound beyond fantastic!
They totally are, thanks!
I love making chia seed jam, but have never tried a blackberry lime version before! This is such a great idea and it sounds amazing too!
Thank you!
Chia jams are my favorite! Need to try it, pinned!
Thanks for the pin 🙂
What a great idea! And blackberry lime seems like an amazing combination!
Thanks, Sarah 🙂
I’m with you on the jam!! the more interesting and complex the flavors, I LOVE it!!!! and love these crispbread crackers. . they look so yummy!!!
They’re freakishly healthy, too! I’m just going to accept it 🙂
My mom used to make blackberry jam and I remember it being an all-day affair. And we’d end up with soooooo much of it! Which I guess is a good thing, but for a minimalist like me, having an overwhelming supply of jam is, well, overwhelming 😉 I love this simple and healthy recipe! Gimme one of dem crackers!
Exactly! 1/2-1 cup is moooore than enough. Plus, if you run out it takes literally five minutes to make another batch!
Oh, this sounds so good! Making it in the microwave is brilliant. And I love the pop of lime zest on the blackberries. So pretty!
Thanks, Sarah!
I love making jam with chia seeds! This sounds fantastic – I cannot get enough of blackberries right now!!
Thanks!
Chia jam!? Yes yes yes! I can taste the delicious tartness alllll the way from over here. I now feel like a loser for not having tried chia seeds yet though. This jam looks like the perfect thing to eat at work in the mornings instead of my lame cheese and crackers. Gotta have it!
Thanks! And cheese and crackers aren’t lame, especially if you add some jam 🙂
microwave jam, that sounds interesting. The pics are so tempting and inviting Medha.
Lemon blackberry and crackers-ah summer is surely here 🙂
I know, these flavors SCREAM summer 🙂
This is brilliant! I have not made my own jam, for the reasons you listed above – just too much work. But you’ve solved that problem and I’m very intrigued! Oh, and I love the flavors of your jam too 🙂
Thanks!
I’m with you on the jam. The regular stuff isn’t always my favorite. I love jam with a twist and this blackberry lime jam is calling my name! You are right, this sounds like it would go great with a nice cracker. For me, a nice seedy cracker would be perfect with this. Love your recipe!
Thanks!
I am seriously swooning over this jam! I’ve never tried chia seed jam before (can you believe it??) but that is definitely going to have to change now. I’m in love with this!!
Thanks, Sarah!
Great minds think alike! I made something similar for the Redux this month but suggest starting with frozen fruit. Living in New England, the berry season is extremely short. Come August, I’m making huge (yup, ridiculously messy) batches of blackberry jam the traditional way but the chia jam is now a fridge staple!
Thanks! Also traditional jam is awesome, too 🙂
Blackberries and lime are a match made in heaven, and I love how easy this is!
Thanks, Marcie!
PINNED!!! I am amazed you made this in the microwave. Brilliance. 🙂
Thanks for the pin!
Absolutely love the rich color of this jam! I love when my foods taste good and are colorful. Yummy!
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This jam sounds magnificent and pretty dang genius! Jam made in the microwave? Awesome! And the addition of Chia seeds? Seriously clever! I’m all about the flavors in this.. and the convenience of preparation. Thank you for sharing! ♡cheers!
Thanks 🙂
Oh man where was this when I was making my blueberry and lime cheesecake parfait!
Haha true!