Instant Pot Strawberry Jam
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Instant Pot Strawberry Jam
Description
Instant Pot Strawberry Jam combines two pounds of fresh strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, which sits to draw out juices. Pressure cooking for one minute and allowing a natural release softens the fruit and concentrates the flavors. After cooking, a smooth mixture of cornstarch and water is stirred in and the jam is boiled on the sauté setting to thicken. The result is a glossy, thick jam that maintains strawberry flavor and bright acidity from the lemon juice.
This jam can be spooned over toast, yogurt, or desserts, providing a fresh fruit spread made at home with minimal hassle. The use of the Instant Pot reduces the typical cooking time required for jam without compromising texture.
As noted, this recipe makes about 1 1/3 cups of jam. Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate. Consume within a reasonable time frame as homemade jam lacks preservatives.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds strawberry hulled and halved, fresh
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to the instant pot. Let sit for 10 minutes. (The sugar will help draw juice from the strawberries)
- Close the lid and secure the pressure release valve. Cook on high pressure for 1 minute. Allow to natural release for 15 minutes. Do a controlled quick release when releasing the remaining pressure to make sure only steam comes from the vent.
- Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. (If it's too thick you can add a tiny bit more water until its liquid and cornstarch is completely smooth.)
- Remove the IP lid (it will look like SOUP inside, but don't be alarmed!) Stir in cornstarch slurry.
- Select "saute" and bring the mixture to a full boil. Boil for a few minutes, stirring frequently until mixture has thickened. Turn off Instant pot.
- Pour jam into a container. Details about storing and preserving this jam recipe are above in the post.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 1 and 1/3 cups of jam, suitable for immediate use or refrigeration.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 27.2mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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