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July 5, 2019 · 8 Comments

Instant Pot Vanilla Peach Chia Jam

Fruit Recipes· Recipes· Recipes by Course· Recipes By Seasons· Spreads· Summer

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If you don’t have time to can some of summer’s beautiful flavors, you still can make this quick and easy Instant Pot Vanilla Peach Chia Jam.

Then you’ll have some summer to spread on your toast, mix in your homemade yogurt, or put on top of your vegan ice cream.

Instant Pot Vanilla Peach Chia Jam

You Need this Instant Pot Vanilla Peach Chia Jam

We’re so lucky to have such a wide variety of fresh fruit in the summer. Peaches, nectarines, apricots, berries, mangos, and more are the highlight of warm weather for me.

Sometimes I even manage to have too much fruit to eat. This chia jam is the perfect way to preserve it for a few weeks in the fridge or even longer in your freezer.

It’s easy to make and doesn’t take much time at all. Be sure to read to the bottom of this post to get ideas on variations you can make.

In this recipe, we use a little maple syrup to sweeten it, but you can leave that out if your fruit is sweet enough without it. You could also you the sweetener of your choice, to taste.

Instant Pot Vanilla Peach Chia Jam

What Are Chia Seeds Anyhow?

My first introduction to chia seeds was seeing them in commercials for chia pets. Do any of you remember the jingle? Cha-cha-cha chia…

Besides being decorative chia seeds are full of omega-3, antioxidants, fiber, and protein. Yes, that does make them a superfood! Chia seeds have a little magic up their sleeves. They absorb many times their weight and because of that gel up great to make chia pudding and thickens this jam.

Instant Pot Vanilla Peach Chia Jam

How Do You Store Instant Pot Vanilla Peach Chia Jam?

Chia jam is not for canning. Even though there’s some sweetener and acid it is not formulated for safe canning.

How Long Will Chia Jam Keep?

This Instant Pot Vanilla Peach Chia Jam will keep for 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge. If you have more than you can eat in that time you should read on to get details on freezing it instead.

Do You Have Extra Peaches?

Make some Instant Pot Infused Peach Water with Basil, it’s refreshing and will help you drink more water!

Instant Pot Vanilla Peach Chia Jam

Can I Freeze Chia Jam?

Why yes you can! Think of what a treat it will be to pull out some peach jam out in the middle of winter.

I recommend freezing in small containers, maybe 1/4 or 1/2 cup each. That way you will have just the amount you’ll use in a week.

Chia jam can be frozen for up to 6 months. Just take out a container the night before you want to use it and thaw it in your refrigerator.

More Summer Instant Pot Recipes

I always keep a nice cold pitcher of The Best Instant Pot Chai Tea Concentrate on hand to keep cool and some lemon rosemary infused water to hydrate even more.

My Plant-Based Instant Pot Potato Salad No Oil is nice to have on hand for a right-from-the-fridge summer lunch. Indian Pot Asian Beets add a splash of color to your green salads.

Or you make a summer veggie plate right in your Instant Pot!

Chia Jam Variations

  • blend with an immersion blender to make smooth
  • vary the fruit according to what’s in season
  • or if it’s not in season you can still make this with frozen fruit
  • change out the flavoring from vanilla to orange blossom water, bourbon, or almond extract
  • apricot + almond extract
  • blackberry + fresh mint + rum + lime
  • strawberry + balsamic vinegar
  • and so many more!
Instant Pot Vanilla Peach Chia Jam

Instant Pot Vanilla Maple Peach Chia Jam

Kathy Hester
This is a simple way to enjoy the fresh peaches that are around during the summer. Please note that this recipe uses a 3 quart Mini Instant Pot. You can double the recipe and cook it in a 6-quart electric pressure cooker.
4.34 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Additional Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 30 kcal

Equipment

  • Flavorganics Vanilla Extract, 4 Ounce
  • 365 Everyday Value, Black Chia Seed, 16 Ounce
  • 365 Everyday Value Organic Grade A Maple Syrup Dark Color, 32 Ounce

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed ripe peaches with skin and pit removed
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup optional
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions
 

  • Add the peaches, maple syrup (if using), lemon juice, and vanilla to your 3 quart Instant Pot liner.
  • Note: You can double and use a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot
  • Cook on manual/pressure cook for 2 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Turn off the Instant Pot.
  • Note: If you are in a big hurry let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes then manually release the rest of the way. This is juicy so it could spray when the pressure is release, so be cautious.
  • Leave it chunky as it is or use an immersion blender to make it smooth.
  • Add the chia seeds and turn the Instant Pot to saute. Leave the lid off and stir occasionally until the jam is as thick as you’d like it, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on how juicy the fruit it.
  • Store in the refrigerator or freeze in 1/2 to 1 cup amounts to enjoy all year long!

Notes

Note: you can leave out the maple syrup if the fruit is sweet enough without it. Or you can use the sweetener of your choice to taste.
That means you could use date syrup, agave nectar, stevia or even a vegan sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chia jam, instant pot jam, jam, peach jam
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Comments

  1. Barbara F Salisbury says

    July 20, 2018 at 4:08 am

    Your Vanilla Maple Peach Chia Jam sounds delish! I am going to start looking for peaches.
    How much is in a serving?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      July 20, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      I’d say about 2 tablespoons.

      Reply
  2. Joyce says

    July 6, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    If I don’t double the recipe but I’m using an 8 quart IP, is that going to change the consistency or the flavor?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      July 16, 2019 at 8:18 pm

      It might get the burn notice if you don’t double it.

      Reply
  3. Ashlee says

    July 11, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    Do you have a crock pot version????

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      August 5, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      I don’t, sorry. I will look into one and post on my other blog Healthy Slow Cooking.

      Reply
  4. Barbara says

    July 27, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    How about apricots? Do you think it would work?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      February 14, 2023 at 3:32 am

      I do think they would work.

      Reply

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