Instant Pot Strawberry Jam (Pectin Free, Cornstarch Free)
Instant Pot Strawberry Chia Jam recipe is really quick and easy to make! This healthier family fave is sweetened with maple syrup, thickened with chia seeds and can be made using fresh or frozen berries, so you can enjoy a taste of summer any time of year!
Suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets. Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Strawberry Jam is a fun and easy way to make your very own homemade refrigerator jam. This recipe takes everything you love about classic strawberry Jam and gives it a little extra oomph, thanks to the addition of peaches and chia seeds.
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
Refrigerator (or freezer) jam differs from shelf-stable jam in that it is not made using the traditional canning process. There is no need to use pectin, no need to sterilize your jars (although you do want them clean), and you can make it quickly and easily.
Because it is not preserved, refrigerator jam needs to be stored in an airtight container inside the fridge. For longer term storage, you can put it in the freezer. If you use jars, make sure to allow some room at the top of the jars for expansion.
You certainly can make Instant Pot jam with frozen strawberries. Simply defrost the berries first, and then add 1 minute to the cooking time.
I have not tried canning it, but since it is only sweetened with minimal maple syrup and does not have tons of refined sugar which helps preserve jam for canning, I am not sure if it would work. Let me know if you try canning it.
Absolutely. Double or triple the ingredients as long as you don’t fill your Instant pot past the maximum fill line and cook for the same amount of time.
Yes, although your jam will not be as sweet and it will not last as long
For this recipe you don’t need to use pectin as this is thickened using Chia seeds.
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.
More Strawberry Recipes You May Like
- Strawberry Syrup.
- Strawberry Churro Cupcakes.
- Strawberry Compote.
- Easy Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie.
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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Instant Pot Chia Strawberry Jam
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 lb (1209g) strawberries hulled and quartered
- 1/3 pound (151g) peaches peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or more, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries, peaches, maple syrup, and lemon juice inside the Instant Pot insert.
- Cover the Instant Pot, turn the valve to the sealing (not venting) position.
- Set to pressure cook/manual pressure on high pressure for 1 minute.
- When done, allow for a natural pressure release.
- Open, let cool slightly, and then 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.
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Notes
- Allow the jam to cool down sufficiently before mashing.
- Add more maple syrup if your fruit is tart.
- Feel free to swap more of the berries in for the peaches.
- This refrigerator Jam can be made with other berries too; raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are all great choices.
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This strawberry jam recipe is so delicious! I love that it uses chia seeds instead of pectin and that you make it in the isntant pot! So easy!
I prefer to have homemade jam and love how you’ve made this version with chia seeds and no pectin. I can’t wait to make a batch for my morning parfait.
I was looking for a jam recipe after the strawberry pickup, and I am so happy I find yours. It seems delicious, and no added sugar, too. It sounds interesting due to added chia seed!
This will be PERFECT for my morning oats. I love how there’s maple syrup in this for that extra kick of flavour that you won’t get from sugar. Thanks for sharing!
We love homemade jam here at the house. My daughter loves strawberries and this is soon to be here favorite! Can’t wait to make this!
I would like to try this recipe for my kids but have a question…I’m still new to the instant pot but thought you always needed to put at least a cup of water in the pot? So just to be clear – no water is used, correct? Thanks!
ving using my pressure cooker lately! I can’t wait to make a big batch of this jam over the weeken
I absolutely love that you made this in the instant pot! The flavors of this jam is perfect! Love it!
I’ve been loving using my pressure cooker lately! I can’t wait to make a big batch of this jam over the weekend!
Love finding new ways to use my instant pot, thank you!
Strawberry Jam is a classic and my favorite and I really love the addition of citrus here, especially the orange! It really does give it a special something. Yum!
I LOVE homemade jam and this recipe looks to die for. I also love the addition of lemon and orange, can’t wait to try this!! 🙂