Strawberry Chia Jam Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This naturally sweetened strawberry chia seed jam is oh so easy to make and can be enjoyed with everything from toast and oatmeal to yogurt and ice cream.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Natural Release10

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chia jam, fruit jam, instant pot jam

Servings:

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound frozen strawberries (3 to 4 cups)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Pinch of sea salt
2 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

Add the strawberries, maple syrup and salt to your Instant Pot.
Lock the lid and make sure the release valve is in the sealed position. Set cooker to HIGH pressure for 1 minute.
Allow the steam to release naturally for 10 minutes after cooking time is finished. Once the float valve has dropped, press Cancel and unlock to remove the lid.
Stir in the chia seeds and press Saute button. As the jam simmers, stir it frequently with a wooden spoon, lightly breaking up the strawberries as you stir. Once the jam begins to thicken, after about 5 minutes, press Cancel and allow the jam to cool.
Transfer the jam into a glass mason jar, secure with lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Stovetop Instructions: Cook the strawberries in a saucepan over medium-high heat and until the berries start to break down and the mixture is bubbling. You can use the back of a spoon or potato masher to mash the berries and create your desired consistency. Reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the maple syrup, salt and chia seeds until well blended. Remove mixture from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

Notes

Serving size: 1 tablespoon

WW Points: 1

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1 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

1 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

0 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Be sure to use only pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup, when making this jam.

The time it takes for your Instant Pot to come up to pressure and 10-minute natural pressure release after cooking will take much longer than the 1 minute cooking time. The 10 minute natural pressure release afterwards is necessary to prevent any sticky red juice from shooting out from the vent.

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