If you don’t have time to can some of summer’s beautiful flavors, you still can make this quick and easy Vanilla Peach Chia Jam. Then you’ll have some summer to spread on your toast, mix in your homemade yogurt, or to put on top of your vegan ice cream.
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.
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.
How Do You Store 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.
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 in your refrigerator.
Instant Pot Vanilla Maple Peach Chia Jam
This is an 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed ripe peaches with skin and pit removed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup , you can leave out if fruit is sweet enough without it
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons 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!
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!
More Recipes to Try
- The Best Instant Pot Chai Tea Concentrate
- Which Instant Pot Is Right For Me?
- Vegan Instant Pot Bouillon with No Added Salt or Oil
Your Vanilla Maple Peach Chia Jam sounds delish! I am going to start looking for peaches.
How much is in a serving?
I’d say about 2 tablespoons.