This is the easiest, quickest raw jam recipe ever. You can make it with fruits and chia seeds only. There is no need for additional sweeteners if you are using ripe fruits.
I added Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) not only for extra flavor but also because it helps prevent post-meal blood sugar spikes and enhances insulin signaling. Unlike the cassia cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon contains very little coumarin. Coumarin is a natural compound found in cinnamon. It is a blood thinner. If used in high amounts, it may be toxic to the kidneys and the liver. With its minuscule content of coumarin (0,004%),
Ceylon cinnamon can be used daily without any adverse reactions provided you are not allergic to it. A safe daily dose of this spice is about 5 grams. 1-2 grams per day spread over two to three carbohydrates containing meals is a maintenance dose often suggested for a long term blood sugar balancing protocol.
Loquats or nísperos (Eriobotrya japonica) are the fruits of an evergreen shrubs or trees (depending on the variety) native to China but now cultivated all over the world. These small fruits are very juicy and deliciously sweet with a slight tart note when ripe. They are high in carotenoids, especially beta carotene and lutein, and contain some B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and pectin (dietary fiber).
Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and various antioxidants, including phenolic compounds and flavonoids. They are known for their blood pressure and blood lipids lowering properties.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup roughly chopped loquats, deseeded and peeled where necessary
- 1/3 cup black chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp ground Ceylon cinnamon
Method:
- In a blender or a food processor, puree the chopped loquats.
- Transfer the juicy puree into a bowl. Add chia seeds and cinnamon, and mix well.
- Pour the mass into a sterilized jar. Cover it with a lid and set aside. Allow the chia seeds to swell up and the jam to set.
- Once the jam has thickened, place it in the fridge. Enjoy it in good company within a week. Remember to always use a clean spoon to prevent contamination and spoilage.
Tip: Nothing should ever go to waste. If you drink alcohol, use the loquat seeds to make Nespolino - a liqueur similar to Amaretto di Saronno - made from the loquat (níspero) seeds, cinnamon, lemons, lemon peel, cane sugar syrup, and vodka.
Warning! Like the apricot seeds, loquat seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides. Cyanogenic glycosides are naturally occurring plant compounds found in many staple foods including bamboo shoots, cassava, bitter almonds, sorghum, stone fruits such as plums, apricots, and loquats, and even flax seeds. They have the potential of releasing hydrogen cyanide if the plant matter is not handled properly. The human body has the ability to detoxify small amounts of ingested hydrogen cyanide, however ingestion of large amounts is potentially toxic and requires immediate medical intervention. If using loquat seeds to make Nespolino liqueur, make sure you pick the loquat variety with low levels of cyanogenic glycosides.
In radiant health, passionately raw - Dominique
Dominique Allmon©2026
*Information in this article is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure a disease.
