Easy Instant Pot Strawberry Jam

Instant Pot Strawberry Jam is one of our favorite comfort foods and so easy to make. This delicious goodness is ready in about 30 minutes and can be used on cakes, or any type of desserts

Course Dessert, Sauces

Cuisine American

Keyword Instant Pot Strawberry Jam

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

NPR 15

Total Time 31

Servings servings of about 2 tablespoons

Calories 85kcal

Author Catalina Castravet

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh strawberries cleaned and chopped
2 cups white granulated sugar
Juice of one large lemon
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Optional:

2 tablespoons cornstarch or more if needed
4 tablespoons water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prepare the Strawberries:

Wash the strawberries under cold water, with the stem still on, do not remove it before washing, as they will absorb extra water.
Let them drain in a colander for a few minutes, check for any moldy or mushy berries and discard those.
Slice them into quarters and add to the Instant Pot and also add the sugar. Mix the strawberries and the sugar and let them sit for 30 minutes, the strawberries will release extra juice.
Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, stir again.
Close and lock the lid, seal the valve and pressure cook for 1 minute, followed by a 15-minute Natural Pressure Release. After which, flip the valve and release any remaining pressure.
Open the lid carefully, stir to combine. You can use an immersion blender to get to the desired jam texture.
Select Saute mode, stir the mixture and bring to a boil.

Thicken (optional):

If you prefer the jam to be even thicker, in a cup, mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water until dissolved and add the mixture to the jam.
Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes. Repeat if needed, but keep in mind, the jam will thicken more as it cools.

Store:

Transfer the jam into jars and let cool to room temperature, seal and transfer to the refrigerator for up to two weeks or more.

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