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Sugar-Free Raspberry Jam Recipe

By Lisa MarcAurele · Apr 13, 2021 · 55 Comments

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This easy sugar-free raspberry jam is the perfect low-carb jam recipe and made with chia seeds! The superfood thickens the jam to help lower carbs while packing in some great health benefits.

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Article Index
  • Ingredients Needed For Sugar-Free Raspberry Jam
  • How To Make Sugar-Free Raspberry Jam At Home
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Chia Seed Jam
  • Other Breakfast Recipes You May Enjoy
  • Recipe

After I created my first low-carb bread recipe, it wasn’t long before I started craving a fruit spread to go with it. There’s something so comforting about spreading a delicious jam over fluffy, warm bread.

I personally haven’t had much luck with any store brands of sugar-free jam. They usually contain artificial sweeteners and unhealthy fillers. So, I searched for a way to make an easy, homemade jam with quality ingredients instead!

They key is finding a way to make the fruit go a long way. Berries are relatively low-carb compared to other fruits, but you still want to be mindful of your portions. This is what led me to trying a recipe that included chia seeds.

The moment I tried this raspberry chia seed jam, I was sold. It’s so delicious! As in, “If you don’t have anything to spread it on, you can just eat it with a spoon,” delicious. It really is that good.

Ingredients Needed For Sugar-Free Raspberry Jam

There are only 4 simple ingredients in this jam. It's so easy that you'll want to make this all the time.

Raspberries

Since you are going to boil the raspberries, you can use either fresh or frozen ones. I love filling my freezer with frozen berries that I can use in recipes like this. They stay good for so much longer than fresh berries do.

Sweetener

When you boil the raspberries, they are pretty sweet, but I still felt like it needed a little more sweetener. For this jam recipe, I used Pyure All-Purpose sweetener, but you can also use Swerve.

Tip: Check out this low-carb sweetener guide I put together to find the right sweetener for you!

Chia Seeds

The chia seeds are what really make this recipe have the most amazing jam-like consistency. They also give this jam a boost of fiber so it lowers the net carbs.

Vanilla Extract

Pure vanilla extract will have the most flavor. I suggest using it instead of vanilla flavoring.

Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

Quick Tips:

  • Any type of chia seeds work. For my no sugar added jam, either black or white chia seeds work great!
  • Store in the refrigerator. Keep this sugar-free jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month. I prefer to keep it in a mason jar with a lid.
  • Spread it on low-carb bread. My favorite is bread made with pork rinds. It has almost no carbs in it at all.
chia sugar free raspberry jam on spoon over jar

How To Make Sugar-Free Raspberry Jam At Home

One of the best parts of this jam is that it only takes a few steps and about 15 minutes to make!

Simmer The Berries

Add the frozen raspberries, sweetener, and water into a small saucepan. The raspberries will release some of their liquid as they heat as well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Add The Chia Seeds

Stir in the chia seeds, being sure to break up any clumps. Then, simmer the mixture for about 15 minutes or until it's thickened up.

Cool The Jam And Store It

Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla. Allow the jam to fully cool, then transfer to an airtight container and store covered in the refrigerator.

The jam should keep in the refrigerator for about a month, or you can store it in the freezer for up to a year. However, based on how tasty this low-carb jam is, I don’t think you’ll have any problem finishing it in a month!

What To Serve With Sugar-Free Jam

Jam is one of those toppings that tastes delicious on so many different things. I like to add it on top of my chaffles for breakfast or even lunch.

You can also spread it on a slice of low-carb toast or use this recipe as a filling for keto thumbprint cookies!

Frequently Asked Questions About Chia Seed Jam

Before we get to the recipe at the bottom of this post, here are some questions people often ask about sugar-free jam:

Are chia seeds good for keto and low-carb?

One of the great things about chia seeds is that almost all the carbs are from fiber. An ounce of chia seeds has about 12 grams of carbohydrates. However, 11 of those grams are fiber meaning the carbs don’t raise your blood sugar.

So with very low net carbs, chia seeds are excellent for those on a low-carb keto diet!

Aside from being high-fiber, the seeds are also a well-known source of omega 3 fatty acids, protein, and calcium. Plus, these amazing seeds are packed with antioxidants and essential minerals.

If you’ve ever made chia seed pudding, you know how much these seeds expand. This makes them the perfect ingredient to bulk up this sugar-free raspberry jam and add a little extra health kick.

You can find chia seeds in black or white, and there really isn’t any difference in nutrition between the two. I used white chia seeds in this raspberry jam, but the black chia seeds would also work if that’s what you have on hand.

Generally speaking, the white seeds tend to cost a little more than the black seeds. I prefer using the white seeds in light-colored dishes like vanilla chia pudding, so the seeds don’t stand out so much. 

raspberries in pot for jam with sweetener

What kinds of berries can you use?

I love raspberries, so that was my first choice for this low-carb jam. I also think the texture with the raspberries' seeds and the chia seeds go very well together.

You can feel free to mix up the fruit in the jam recipe as well. Any low-carb berry works well in the recipe - blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries would be great options. You can even use mixed berries!

chia sugar free raspberry jam in pot after adding seeds

How many carbs are in sugar-free raspberry chia jam?

This entire recipe yields about 28 tablespoons of sugar-free raspberry jam. Each tablespoon has 1.9 grams of carbs and 0.6 grams of fiber. So per serving, this jam has about 1.3 net carbs. 

chia sugar free raspberry jam in jar

If you’ve been searching for a keto and low-carb jam, you definitely need to give this recipe a try. With no sugar added and the great health benefits of chia seeds, it’s the perfect way to add a little fruit to your day.

And best of all, it’s effortless to make, keeps for a long time, and is absolutely delicious!

Other Breakfast Recipes You May Enjoy

Looking for other easy, delicious recipes to start your day the right way? Check out a few of these keto breakfast favorites:

  • Muesli Cereal For A Keto Paleo Breakfast is loaded with whole food ingredients and has no added sugar for a perfect, crunchy low-carb breakfast cereal!
  • Strawberry Chia Pudding With Almond Milk has a delicious fruity flavor that’s very refreshing. It’s another tasty way to get the benefits of chia seeds.
  • Coconut Low-Carb Porridge is easy to make on the stovetop or in an electric pressure cooker. It’s high fiber for a perfect hot keto cereal.
  • Healthy Banana Muffins are low in sugar and high in healthy fats. These keto banana nut muffins are also dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly.
  • Cranberry Orange Keto Scones use almond flour and are bursting with cranberries and a sweet orange flavor.

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Recipe

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Sugar Free Raspberry Chia Low Carb Jam

4.94 from 16 votes
Chia seeds are a healthy addition to any diet. This chia raspberry jam recipe uses the seeds to thicken this fruit spread. Enjoy spread on low carb bread.
Prep Time:1 minute min
Cook Time:19 minutes mins
Total Time:20 minutes mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 28 tablespoons
Calories: 5.6

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Pyure All Purpose or ¼ cup Swerve
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add frozen raspberries, sweetener, and water into small saucepan.
  • Bring raspberry mixture to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
  • Stir in chia seeds and simmer for about 15 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  • Allow to cool. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Notes

Makes about 28 tablespoons
Either black or white chia seeds work in the recipe. It's just a matter of personal preference.
Store in the refrigerator. Keep this sugar-free jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month. A mason jar with a lid is perfect for storing.
Blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries can be used in place of raspberries. Or try a mixture of berries.

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 5.6 | Carbohydrates: 1.9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Fiber: 0.6g

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 1.3 g | % Carbs: 66.7 % | % Protein: 10.3 % | % Fat: 23.1 % | SmartPoints: 0
Values
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    [calories] => 5.6
    [carbohydrates] => 1.9
    [protein] => 0.2
    [fat] => 0.2
    [sodium] => 0.2
    [fiber] => 0.6
    [serving_unit] => tablespoon
)

Notes on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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Originally published on December 06, 2014. Post updated on April 13, 2021, with resized images and additional recipe information.

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Comments

  1. Dewey

    February 09, 2025 at 10:57 am

    So much better than the recipe I had been using. I subbed in lime juice for the water for a little more tang. I'll certainly be checking out your other recipes.

    Reply
  2. Julia

    August 01, 2024 at 11:51 am

    5 stars
    This is so easy to make and tastes so good. I have made it twice, once with strawberries and once with triple berry mix (from Sam's Club).

    Reply
  3. Janet

    February 22, 2023 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this with mixed berries. I used monkfruit for the sweetener 1table spoon. And it is so good! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  4. Megan

    January 22, 2023 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    So Good! Exactly what I was hoping for!

    Reply
  5. Kara

    May 10, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    Have you ever canned any of these recipes with success? I want a chia jam, but I’ve scoured the internet for answers with no luck. I appreciate any input. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      May 11, 2021 at 11:22 am

      The vacuum sealing should preserve the jam but I haven't done it myself.

      Reply
    • Angela

      September 10, 2021 at 2:52 pm

      Could i use stevia or any other kind sweetener for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        September 12, 2021 at 8:59 am

        Yes! Any sweetener you prefer should be fine.

    • Lynda

      May 09, 2024 at 2:32 pm

      Oh my gosh, first caffles and now this! It is sooo yummy and easy, thank you:-)

      Reply
  6. Desiree

    May 08, 2021 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    Just made it today for a Mother’s a event! Tastes so good!

    Reply
  7. chacha

    June 10, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    Everything Lisa makes and share is awesome

    Reply
  8. Donna Taylor

    March 28, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    I was looking for easy keto raspberry jam recipes when I found yours and was waiting for this weekend to try it. I did so this morning and was pleased with the result, even with my accidentally adding maple extract, it still turned out just as delicious!

    Thanks for sharing. I will be making this recipe again for sure - trying different berries!

    Reply
  9. Rosemary

    November 29, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    I'm unable to save this recipe to Pinterest. I'm clicking on the red SAVE button.

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      November 29, 2019 at 7:33 pm

      It's working for me. Did you try again or on another device? You may need to clear your browser cache.

      Reply
  10. Jennifer

    March 18, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    5 stars
    Hello, How long will this jam last in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      March 19, 2019 at 8:23 am

      There's no preservatives so I'd say only a week or so.

      Reply
      • Rustie

        December 10, 2019 at 7:30 am

        In the recipie you said a month for the frigo and a year for the freezer. Is it really just a week?

      • Lisa MarcAurele

        December 10, 2019 at 1:00 pm

        I typically use it up within a week in the fridge, but it should last up to a month.

  11. Laurie

    September 22, 2018 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    Wonderful jam, thank you.

    I started low-carb a year ago and it's been such a joy to find your recipes!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      September 22, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      You're welcome Laurie!

      Reply
  12. Suzanne

    April 30, 2018 at 10:19 pm

    We didn't have any raspberries so I decided to make this with blueberries. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

    Reply
  13. Keri Horn

    March 26, 2018 at 8:21 pm

    Can I use Stevia in place of pyure all purpose .? Will that mess up the 1.3 net carb count.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      March 27, 2018 at 5:30 am

      It's the same net carbs as sugar alcohols are not included.

      Reply
  14. Liz

    February 20, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Lisa what size jar will this fit in?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      February 20, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      It fit into a pint size jar for me.

      Reply
  15. Haven

    December 08, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    Haven't tried this recipe yet but it looks great!
    Have you ever tried canning this? I'd like to give some as shelf-stable gifts instead of freezer dependent.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 09, 2017 at 3:33 pm

      I haven't, but it should work as long as the cans are vacuum sealed.

      Reply
  16. Carolyn

    July 26, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    Are there no carbs in raspberries? The nutrition facts show zero (per gram). I'm staying below 20 carbs per day in keto. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      July 26, 2017 at 1:58 pm

      The serving is 1 tablespoon, not 1 gram.

      Reply
  17. Carmen VanVliet

    March 28, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    5 stars
    In the "Per Tablespoon" nutritional info states 0.4 net grams per serving. In the "Nutrition Facts" it states 1.9 total carbs and 0.6 fiber which would calculate as 1.3 total net carbs per serving. What am I missing? Are the serving size different?

    The Jam is delicious by the way. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa

      March 28, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      It's a mistake. It should be 1.3 g net carbs.

      Reply
  18. Lali

    March 15, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    Hello, I'm attempting to make it and it says to bring the berries to a boil but under ingredients it only asks for 1 tbls of water. Am I missing something?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      March 16, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      There is water that comes out of the berries.

      Reply
    • Yulia

      August 05, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      Once you add sugar or sweetener to the berries, they will juice and you will have enough liquid that will eventually boil.

      Reply
  19. Christiana

    February 21, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    It is delicious, I've just made my second batch . . . . . however, I question whether it makes 28 TABLEspoons? Was that a typo? Should it be 28 TEAspoons maybe?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      February 21, 2017 at 3:49 pm

      There's 16 tablespoons in a cup and it makes over a half and a half so it could be right.

      Reply
      • Kathleen

        April 13, 2018 at 10:50 am

        I only got about 1/2 cup out of it. I think the berries cook down a lot.

      • Lisa

        April 13, 2018 at 11:42 am

        They do cook down, but you should get more than 1/2 cup.

  20. Linda Newbury

    December 14, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Could I do w frozen blueberries

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 14, 2016 at 10:51 am

      You can use any berry for this recipe.

      Reply
  21. Anita

    June 09, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Is there no other low carb sweetener than stevia? I get migraines from it. As soon as I stopped using artificial sweeteners, my migraines and vertigo stopped.

    Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 09, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      You could use monk fruit extract or Swerve. Neither of those contain stevia.

      Reply
    • charlene hios

      October 07, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      thats so interesting, stevia is a natural remedy for migraines . . .

      Allow me to recommend stevia in the raw as it has nothing else in it

      Reply
    • Sharon Calianno

      July 08, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      Stevia comes from the same family as ragweed...so if you are allergic to ragweed, chances are that's what is making you sick. I avoid it for this reason!

      Reply
  22. Sally

    May 30, 2016 at 6:19 am

    Never thought after my diabetes I would be able to enjoy jam again.
    I even forgot to put the vanilla extract in & it tasted fine.....actually more like fruit than sugar. So now I make it without the vanilla every time.
    Can't wait to make jam tarts again.
    Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      May 30, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Good to know the vanilla extract is optional!

      Reply
  23. Marilyn

    April 05, 2016 at 3:25 am

    I can't wait to try the recipes. Many thanks

    Reply
    • Lisa

      April 05, 2016 at 7:48 am

      Enjoy them Marilyn!

      Reply
  24. Sarah

    May 25, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    I've made chia seed jam before but I wasn't a huge fan of the texture of the chia seeds - so, I wonder if you know if it will still work if I were to grind the chia seeds in my NutriBullet first? I'm willing to try it, if you don't have the answer or a good guess, but I figured I'd ask before I waste ingredients... thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa

      May 25, 2015 at 5:27 pm

      I tried grinding chia pudding and didn't care for the smaller chia bits that resulted. I find the seeds kind of blend in with the raspberries in the jam. I never tried grinding with jam.

      Reply
    • Fb

      May 26, 2024 at 4:57 pm

      4 stars
      Love the jam but never dry chia seeds although all you have to do is same as every other time you use chia seeds - soak them the night before in water and they swell and lose their hardness. Made the jam with mixed berries, soaked chia seeds and monk fruit sweetener with erythritol as it has little aftertaste compared with other sweeteners and doesn’t raise your blood sugar levels. Lovely recipe Lisa thank you!

      Reply
  25. JenniferO

    December 07, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    Great recipe, but I don't see where you add the chia seed. Based on the pics, it looks like between step 2 and 3? Or step 3 and 4?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 08, 2014 at 5:46 am

      Thanks for catching that JenniferO! It's easy to forget things when I'm typing these up and trying to watch a very active two year old at the same time. I added the chia seeds after the boil and before simmering for 15 minutes. Updated the recipe to include adding the chia which is the most important part.

      Reply
  26. Jennifer Eloff

    December 06, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    Sounds wonderful, Lisa! I finally bought chia seeds. This sounds like something I could use them in. Your blog is looking GREAT!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 06, 2014 at 11:39 pm

      Hi Jennifer! You will definitely love the jam. A simple way to sneak in some healthy chia seeds. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
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