Langka Jam (Jackfruit Jam) with Chia Seeds

Langka Jam made with langka (jackfruit), honey and chia seeds. It's blended until nice and smooth then cooked until super jammy.

I've used langka jam in my Ube Biko and Sapin Sapin Smoothie. The time has come for it to have it's own stand alone recipe so that it's easier for you to find.

Here is what you will need to make it.

Ingredients

Langka - You can use fresh, canned or frozen. If you are using fresh or canned, the Langka needs to be blended. If you are using frozen, it doesn't need to be. I will take you through the cooking options later.

Honey - My sweetener of choice, but you can also use date or maple syrup.

Chia Seeds - These add additional fiber and protein. It can be left out if you don't want to add it.

Water - Helps bring the jam together.

How to Make Langka Jam with Fresh or Canned Langka

I've made this Langka Jam several times using different types of Langka. When using fresh or canned, they don't seem to break down so easily so it needs to be blended before further cooking.

To make it add the add 1 cup chopped langka, ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon chia seeds and ¼ cup honey in a sauce pan. Turn up the heat to high and bring it up to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes.

Transfer the semi-cooked langka to a blender. Blend for just a few seconds until you see the fibers braking down.

Return it back to the pan to cook down further. This time cook with medium heat while constantly stirring. In about 7 minutes the mixture will start to look jammy. Turn off the heat.

Then transfer to a clean jar and leave to cool to room temperature.

How To Make Langka Jam using Frozen Langka

From what I can tell when you defrost frozen langka it tends to be much softer than the fresh and canned ones.

Place 1 cup chopped langka, ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon chia seeds and ¼ cup honey in a sauce pan. Use the small burner and turn the heat up to high.

Bring up to a boil and then turn the heat down to medium. Stir constantly and keep cooking until the water has evaporated and the langka starts to break down. 

It will take about 15 minutes to cook down. Transfer cooked Langka Jam to a clean jar.

How to use Langka Jam

It is great to use as a topping for Biko, or as a flavor enhancer for smoothies. You can even use it to make butter mochi. Even spread on some buttered toast is great too.

How to Store

The Langka jam will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Remember it doesn't have much sugar so it will need to be used quicker than other jams.

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