Slow Cooker Strawberry Basil Jam

This slow cooker strawberry basil jam is made with just a handful of natural ingredients and no added sugar, pectin, or preservatives. Perfect for spreading on your preferred baked bread, mixing into yogurt, or adding to your favorite desserts, this jam is as healthy as it is tasty. Making jam in the crockpot is pretty foolproof. Add all the ingredients and let it cook! 

Ingredients For Slow Cooker Strawberry Basil Jam

• Fresh Strawberries
• Fresh Basil
• Chia Seeds
• Maple Syrup or Honey
• Vanilla extract
• Lemon Juice

How To Make Strawberry Basil Jam in The Crockpot

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker except the fresh basil to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook HIGH 1 to 2 hours or LOW 2 to 4. You’ll know it’s done when the strawberries are soft.
3. Stir in the fresh basil.
4. Using an immersion blender, potato masher or even a spoon, mash the jam until it’s your desired consistency. 

FAQs & Tips

There’s really no sugar?

That’s right, no added sugar! This recipe utilizes dates as a natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. Adjust the sweetness to your liking. If you’re concerned about it, start out on the conservative side. You can always add more later.

Why add chia seeds?

Chia seeds are added to this jam to serve as a natural thickening agent. The plus is that they’re also full of nutrients. 

Can you use a different fruit?

Sure. Other suggestions included peaches (pitted but no need to remove the skin), raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries.

There’s no other liquid added?

That’s right, outside of the lemon juice, you don’t need to add any liquid to this. 

What is your jam isn’t thick enough?

Keep in mind that the jam will thicken as it cools and overnight. If you still find that it is not thick enough to your liking, add more chia seeds.

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftover slow cooker strawberry basil in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze the jam for up to 3 months. I have not tried canning this but I imagine it would work.

What size slow cooker did you use?

I use a 3.5-quart slow cooker for this recipe. 

Slow Cooker Condiments

• Salsa Verde

• Ghee

• BBQ Sauce

Slow Cooker Strawberry Basil Jam

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This slow cooker strawberry basil jam is made with just a handful of natural ingredients and no added sugar, pectin, or preservatives. Perfect for spreading on your preferred baked bread, mixing into yogurt, or adding to your favorite desserts, this jam is as healthy as it is tasty. Making jam in the crockpot is pretty foolproof. Add all the ingredients and let it cook!

• Author: Shannon Epstein
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours 5 mins
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 24 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/3 cup maple syrup honey

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Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker except the fresh basil to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook HIGH 1 to 2 hours or LOW 2 to 4. You’ll know it’s done when the strawberries are soft. Stir in the fresh basil.
3. Using an immersion blender, potato masher or even a spoon, mash the jam until it’s your desired consistency.

Notes

Add jam to a container with a lid (mason jar preferred). Cool and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 68
• Sugar: 11.7 g
• Sodium: 1.3 mg
• Fat: 0.9 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 15.8 g
• Fiber: 3.1 g
• Protein: 1.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg

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