Instant Pot Strawberry Jam
A quick and easy recipe for homemade strawberry jam using the Instant Pot, perfect for fresh spreads or desserts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries Local strawberries work best.
- 1 cup sugar Adjust according to fruit sweetness.
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
- 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch or chia seeds Optional for thicker jam.
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the strawberries and toss them in the Instant Pot with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for about ten minutes.
Cooking
- Hit sauté for a minute just to warm up the mixture.
- Pop on the lid and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
- Release the pressure carefully, mash the mixture a bit and if it seems too thin, set to sauté and cook for a few extra minutes.
Notes
Jam will freeze well; cool completely before storing in freezer-safe jars. Label jars with the date for easy identification. Use different fruits while keeping the sugar and lemon juice ratio similar.