Instant Pot Strawberry Chia Jam (No Pectin)

5 from 4 votes

This 4 Ingredient homemade Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is so easy to make in Instant pot pressure cooker and is healthy plus doesn’t use Pectin.

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword fresh strawberry jam, homemade, instant pot strawberry chia jam

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 40kcal

1 pound fresh strawberries (about 4 cups)
½ cup granulated sugar or ½ cup of erythritol (for keto version) or any sweetener
2 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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 them sit for at least 30 minutes. This process helps to release juices from strawberries.
Note: Lemon Juice is naturally rich in pectin, so it helps to 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 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.

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 stirring frequently, until the berries break down and become liquidy. 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.

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT.

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.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.