Strawberry Jam in Instant Pot (No Pectin, No Color, No Preservative or Cornstarch)

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: ground flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

Nicely wash strawberries.

Cut the green part/hull strawberries and then cut in quarters or roughly chop it.

Add chopped strawberries in the inner pot.

Add chopped dates juice, and sugar, mix well.

Cover and leave it for about 30 mins.

After 30 mins, switch on the Instant Pot and set the PRESSURE COOK Mode for 1 min.

After 1 min, cancel the cook time and leave let the pressure release naturally.

Open the lid, switch on the Instant Pot, set the SAUTE Mode on for 5-10 mins.

Cook the jam till it starts getting thick. You can mash the strawberry pieces using a masher while cooking jam or keep on pressing with the ladle.

Do the Jam plate test or spoon test. Check notes.

Once the jam is ready, switch off the Instant Pot.

Add Chia seeds (before the jam cools completely).

Leave it covered till jam cools completely.

Transfer jam in a clean dry jar.

Refrigerate and use as required.

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