Suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets. Weight Watchers points included. This quick refrigerator jam with no pectin or no cornstarch can be made using fresh or frozen strawberries and peaches, so you can enjoy a taste of summer any time of year! And you will love this Instant Pot Cherry Jam too and served with Instant Pot Yogurt.
Why You’ll ♡ It
Quick and easy – done in one pot with 10 minutes of hands-on time.A small-batch jam – This recipe yields about 2 cups but you can scale up if you prefer.Healthier – sweetened with maple syrup & thickened with chia seeds.Pantry-friendly – made with pantry items you already own.Dietary – suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets.
Chef’s Tip: it is important to note that this is not a long-lasting preserved jam. You will want to make sure to store it in airtight containers inside the fridge and use it all up within 2 weeks. My favorite thing about this recipe is that it comes together in just a few minutes, and with only 5 everyday ingredients. In fact, this recipe is soooo easy, that even the kids can get in on the action. My family loves adding this Instant Pot Strawberry Chia Jam on yogurt, waffles, PB&J sandwiches, pancakes, toast, and even ice cream. Ready to learn just how easy it is to make? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you…..
How To Make Instant Pot Strawberry Jam
Ingredient quantities and full recipe in the recipe card below.
Mix the strawberries, peaches, maple syrup, and lemon juice in the Instant Pot insert. Cover the Instant Pot, turn the valve to the sealing position.Set to pressure cook/manual on high pressure for 1 minute.When done, allow for a natural pressure release.Open, let cool slightly and mash the fruit to your desired consistency.Select the sauté function and mix in the chia seeds.Bring the jam to the boil and cook, making sure to stir occasionally for 5-10 minutes, or until it reaches your desired thickness.Switch off the heat, transfer to a prepared jam jar.
Recipe Tips And Variations
Allow the jam to cool down sufficiently before mashing.Add more maple syrup if your berries are tart.Feel free to swap more of the berries in for the peaches.This quick strawberry Jam can be made with other berries too; raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are all great choices.
Storage
Storing – Stored in the fridge, this will last up to 2 weeks.Freeze – Freeze jam fro up to 3 months.Defrost – Thaw overnight in the fridge.
FAQs
More Instant Pot Recipes
If you like this Instant Pot Jam, you’ll want to try this other delicious Instant Pot Recipes:
Easy Instant Pot Baked Apples.Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls.Instant Pot Cherry Jam.Instant Pot Applesauce.Instant Pot Brownies.Arroz Con Leche – Instant Pot Rice Pudding.
Weight Watchers Points
There is just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in a serving of this pressure cooker strawberry jam.
Tools Needed
Your trusty Instant Pot.A cutting board.A sharp knife.Mason jars for refrigerating.
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