Instant Pot Strawberry Jam (no pectin)

Only four ingredients in this super simple and delicious Instant Pot Strawberry Jam. Perfect for sandwiches, ice cream topping, or whatever you want!

With strawberries in season and so affordable at the grocery store, this Instant Pot Strawberry Jam is the perfect way to use them! I love making a BIG batch of jam to have on hand in the summer an fall. I use it in the morning on toast or an english muffin, on sandwiches, as an appetizer topping on baked brie, or even turn it into popsicles! Using the Instant pot to make strawberry jam is so easy, saves time, and takes minimal effort. 

How to make Instant Pot Strawberry Jam:

• Mix the strawberries with sugar and let them hang out for at least 30 minutes. I typically do longer, even up to an hour. After some time goes by, you’ll notice that there are a lot of juices released from the berries, which means you don’t have to add extra water to the pot when you cook it.
• Mix everything up and add either lemon juice or orange juice; both work well.
• Cook the jam on manual for 1 minute, then let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes. Remove the top carefully.
  • MAKE SURE you let it naturally release (do not flip the switch) or you will have a HUGE mess of strawberry juice all over your kitchen (trust me on this one…). 

• Use a hand blender or a potato masher and blend the jam until desired consistency. I like to keep it a little chunky.
• Change the function to saute and once it’s simmering/boiling, add the cornstarch slurry and mix until it begins to thicken. Allow the mix to cool then refrigerate up to one month.

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Can I use other types of fruits for Instant Pot Jam?

YES! You can make this jam using blueberries, raspberries, peaches, and blackberries! Let me know what you try and how it turned out! I am going to try mixed berry jam next!

Can I use frozen berries?

YES! If you use frozen berries just increase the cooking time by 1 minutes. Alternatively, let the berries defrost before you use them and cook following the normal directions.

Does Instant Pot Strawberry Jam freeze well?

YES! You can use freezer safe containers and freeze this jam. I like to make big batches, and keep some in the fridge and freeze the rest. It should stay good n the freezer for up to a year. 

Why we don’t use pectin in Instant Pot Strawberry Jam:

Using cornstarch in this Instant Pot Jam makes it so we don’t have to use Pectin. If you are fine with using pectin in your recipes, feel free to use it, however this strawberry jam comes out perfectly using cornstarch. 

My favorite Instant Pot Recipes:

• Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect healthy chicken recipe! Make the spicy chicken in just minutes, then load up fresh lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings!
• Instant Pot Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a stunning dessert that comes together in no time! Not only is it amazingly easy, but it’s the best cheesecake EVER!
• Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes! Great for tacos, salads, rice bowls, or just plain! 
• Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious healthy meal that cooks in just 10 minutes! Simple to make, family friendly, and so tasty!
• Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf: In five minutes you can have a whole bunch of hardboiled eggs which are perfect for egg salad! No peeling or ice bath for this Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf!
• Instant Pot Thai Lettuce Wraps (pork or chicken) can be made with pork or chicken in the instant pot or slow cooker! Juicy pork or chicken covered in an easy Thai peanut sauce makes the perfect healthy easy dinner!
• Instant Pot Roasted Red Pepper Soup: Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons is the perfect comfort food without any guilt! Make it in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or on the stove top!
• Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup is rich with flavor and takes only a fraction of the time to make. Warm up on a cold day with this major comfort food

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Instant Pot Strawberry Jam

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

1 min

Total Time

31 mins

 

Only four ingredients in this super simple and delicious Instant Pot Strawberry Jam. Perfect for sandwiches, ice cream topping, or whatever you want!

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: instant pot strawberry jam

Servings: 16 -2 TBS servings

Calories: 73 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 cups strawberries
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 TBS cornstarch

Instructions

1. Mix strawberries with sugar in the instant pot. Let them sit at least 30 minutes. (I typically do longer, even up to an hour.) After 30 minutes you will see all the juices released from the berries. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice.

2. Close instant pot and press pressure valve to the sealed position. Set on manual for 1 minute. 

3. Release pressure naturally (DO NOT flip the pressure valve) for at least 15 minutes. Carefully release the pressure valve and remove the top. 

4. Using a hand blender or a potato masher, blend/mash strawberries until desired consistency (less is more in my opinion).

5. Turn Instant Pot to 'saute' function and allow the strawberry jam to come to a simmer/boil.

6. In a small bowl combine water and cornstarch. Slowly pour into jam and stir. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Turn pot off. Allow mixture to cool and then pour into jars.

Recipe Notes

Instant Pot Strawberry Jam will keep in the fridge for 1 month. To freeze the jam, place in freezer safe containers once cool, then freeze. Will keep in freezer for up to 1 year.