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instant pot cherry jam in a ceramic bowl with a spoon
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Instant Pot Cherry Jam

Make this Instant Pot Cherry Jam in just a few minutes with a handful of everyday ingredients!
Course Sauce, side
Cuisine American, Western
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Thickening Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 139kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (900g) frozen pitted cherries
  • 1 cup (340g) maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

  • Mix the cherries, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice inside the Instant Pot insert.
  • Cover the Instant Pot, turn the valve to the sealing position.
  • Set to pressure cook/manual on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • When done, allow for a natural pressure release.
  • Open, let cool slightly and mash the fruit to your desired consistency.
  • Mix in the chia seeds and let stand for about 15 minutes till it thickens.
  • Transfer to a prepared jam jar.

Notes

  • Allow the chia cherry jam to cool down sufficiently before mashing.
  • Add more maple syrup if your fruit is tart.
  • Using a potato masher is the best way to mash the cherries.
There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg