It’s strawberry season, we went for strawberry picking at Watsonville, CA, and got a few pounds of fresh red and juicy strawberries. I froze some berries for later use in making smoothies and used up the remaining to make this easy, freezer-friendly homemade strawberry jam. This jam is made without any preservatives or pectin. So the addition of lime juice is very important to prevent bacterial growth. Because we’re not canning the strawberry jam and just keeping it in the fridge, it is good for around 2-3 weeks – but honestly, it doesn’t last more than 2-3 days at our home. You can enjoy some jam on toast with a cup of coffee or top it on with greek yogurt, rice pudding, sandwich, or crepes. Also, check this homemade Pineapple Jam recipe made in the Instant Pot. You can easily double and triple this strawberry chia jam recipe and share it with your friends, who will all love it. If you make this Strawberry Jam with Chia seeds, Don’t forget to give your feedback in the comments section. Happy jamming!
Chia Seeds Health Benefits
1 oz (about two tablespoons) of chia seeds (which is only 137 calories) contains:
Fiber: 11 grams Protein: 4 gram Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are omega-3s) – Source Healthline.
More Chia seeds recipes from my blog are chia seeds curd rice, almond butter chia toast.
Ingredients
All you need for this recipe are four simple ingredients.
Fresh Fruit: I have used fresh organic strawberries. Chia Seeds: Just 2 tablespoons of whole chia seeds. Choice of Sweetener: I am using granulated sugar in this recipe, but you can also use maple syrup, honey, or any other sweetener. For the Keto version, use erythritol or monk fruit. Lemon Juice: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
How to Make Strawberry Chia Jam in Instant Pot
Firstly, wash, hull, and slice the strawberries into halves. Then add the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to the Instant Pot and stir well. Close the lid and let the strawberries sit for at least 30 minutes. This process helps the strawberries release their juices. Note: Lemon Juice is naturally rich in pectin, which helps set the jam. Then after 30 minutes, Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set the timer to 1 minute. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to puree the fruit until the desired consistency (I kept mine chunky). Next, select the SAUTE mode and mix in the chia seeds. Bring the mixture to boil for about 5 minutes while stirring continuously until the jam reaches the required gel-like consistency. The jam also will continue to thicken as it cools. Once the jam has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a jar. Yields one 16-Ounces jar of jam. Instant Pot Strawberry Chia Jam recipe is ready to be served.
Stovetop Pot Method
Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries into halves. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Close the lid and let them sit for at least 30 minutes, this process helps to release juices from strawberries. Simmer the mixture on the medium-low flame while frequently stirring until the berries break down and become liquid. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to puree the fruit until the desired consistency (I kept mine chunky). Mix in the chia seeds and boil for another 1-2 minutes. This strawberry chia jam recipe also will continue to thicken as it cools. Once the jam has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a jar.
Serving Suggestions
You can smear it on your toasts, pancakes, or crepes. Also, you can swirl it with oatmeal, yogurt, or rice pudding.
Variations
You can make this jam with any berries of your choice, like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or a mixture of all. You can reduce the sugar if the berries are naturally very sweet. Also, you can add maple syrup or honey instead of sugar. If you dont have chia seeds skip them, chia seeds are added to thicken the jam as well it is very healthy and nutritious.
More Strawberry Recipes
Fresh Strawberry Juice Strawberry Orange Juice Fruit Sandwich Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie
More Instant Pot Dessert Recipes
Rice Pudding Carrot halwa Badam/Almond Flour Halwa(Pudding) Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer) Moong Dal Payasam
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