Strawberry Jam is an easy homemade jam made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice right in the Instant Pot. There’s no pectin needed, and the jam cooks quickly before being simmered until thick and spreadable.
I love making strawberry jam when fresh strawberries are in season. It’s delicious on homemade biscuits, toast, or paired with peanut butter for a classic PB&J.
Why I Love Instant Pot Strawberry Jam
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Strawberries – Fresh strawberries give the jam its sweet berry flavor.
- Sugar – Sweetens the strawberries and helps the jam thicken.
- Lemon Juice – Adds brightness and helps balance the sweetness.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Strawberry Jam
Prep the Strawberries: Toss the quartered strawberries with sugar and let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
Pressure Cook: Transfer the strawberry mixture to the Instant Pot. Cook on High Pressure for 1 minute, then allow a 15-minute natural release.
Thicken the Jam: Remove the lid and switch to Sauté. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the jam thickens and becomes gel-like.
Cool: Transfer the jam to clean glass jars or containers and allow it to cool before refrigerating.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Let the berries sit with the sugar. Those 10 minutes help draw out the strawberry juices before pressure cooking.
- Stir constantly while sautéing. The jam can stick or scorch as it thickens.
- Remember it thickens as it cools. Don’t overcook it trying to get the finished consistency while it’s still hot.
- Use ripe strawberries. They’ll give you the best flavor and natural sweetness.
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Strawberry Jam
Instant Pot Strawberry Jam is an easy homemade jam made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice with no pectin needed.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, de-stemmed and quartered
- 1 cup sugar
- Juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the quartered strawberries and sugar and mix. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and stir.
- Transfer the strawberries to your Instant Pot, and cover and lock the lid.
- Set your instant pot to cook on high pressure for 1 minute. Allow the Instant Pot to pressure release naturally for at least 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and set the Instant Pot to sauté; boil the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the jam looks noticeably thicker and gel-like.
- Transfer the jam to sterilized glass containers and allow it to cool.
Notes
The jam will continue to thicken as it cools. If it seems too thin after pressure cooking, sauté it a little longer while stirring constantly.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
2 tablespoonsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 70Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 0g
Does it work to freeze this for later?
Can you use frozen strawberries for this?!
If i triple this recipe do i also need to triple the amount of lemon juice?
Yes! 🙂