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    Instant Pot Strawberry Jam

    Posted on Mar 5, 2022 · Last Updated on Oct 26, 2022 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Instant pot strawberry jam is so easy to prepare with just 3 ingredients and no babysitting. Easy to make preservative free jam.

    Instant pot strawberry jam

    Fresh strawberries are abundant during this season of the year. I love fresh homemade spreads and jam. They are less in sugar and preservative free compared to the commercial ones. I made a big batch in my Instant Pot and they are so good.

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    • Strawberry Jam without Pectin
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    Strawberry

    Spring is the month of berries you get to see them a lot in almost all the markets. It is like after the winter you get to see vibrant red beautiful strawberries.

    Make your own homemade Strawberry Jam and use it the rest of the year. This is the best thing you may try with the abundant fresh strawberry. It is so easy with Instant Pot and you get to store some preservative free fresh homemade jam.

    The best thing about this homemade strawberry preserve is that we get to use less sugar than the commercial jam.

    Fresh Strawberry

    Strawberry Jam without Pectin

    Pectin is a fiber found in fruits. It is usually used as a thickening agent or precisely it helps in forming a gel in fruits. Pectin is naturally found in most fruits. However, it is more in apple, orange, carrots, and many other citrus fruits.

    Strawberries are low in Pectin. So while cooking strawberry jam we add lemon juice and thicken the jam naturally. This makes a perfect no pectin Strawberry Jam.

    Ingredients

    Strawberry Jam Ingredients

    Strawberry - you may use the season's best fresh strawberry. Frozen ones work well too. Always use fresh ripe strawberries. In this way, we can minimize the amount of sugar we add to the Jam.

    Sugar - Use white granulated sugar. Check notes for a sugar free jam. Honey also works well.

    Lemon - It gives the required acid for the jam.

    How to prepare Strawberry Jam in Instant Pot

    1. Wash the strawberry really well then pat it to dry using a kitchen towel. once it's dry remove the green leaf part and then chop them roughly.

    2. Into the steel insert of the instant pot add in the chopped strawberry and sugar. Close the lid and let it rest for 30 mins.

    3. After 30 mins open the instant pot. You will see some extra liquid. The sugar reacts with the strawberry and releases them.

    4. Add in the lemon juice and close the instant pot. Press pressure cook mode and Set 1 min in high pressure.

    5. Let the pressure release naturally and then open the Instant Pot. There will be more liquid in the jam now. Press the saute button and continue cooking the jam. Using the spatula mash the strawberry. Strawberries are really soft and they get mashed easily. You may also use an immersion blender and mash.

    6. Keep stirring and continue cooking. The jam starts to thicken in some time and resembles a gel.

    7. If you take the jam with a spatula it coats the spatula without falling apart this is the correct stage. You can switch off the Instant Pot. Let the jam cool completely. The jam thickens as it cools.

    Instant pot strawberry jam

    8. Once the jam cools completely transfer them to clean sterilized bottles for longer shelf life.

    Instant pot strawberry jam

    Tips & Variations

    • Always use a clean and dry spoon to scoop the Jam every time.
    • Adjust the amount of sugar as per the sweetness of the fruits.

    Storing options

    Strawberry Jam stays good in the fridge for 1 month. You may also freeze them for up to 6 months. Always use a clean bottle for longer shelf life.

    If freezing let the Jam cool completely and then put it in the freezer. Also, make sure you fill the bottle only to its ¾th quantity while you freeze. This helps you to handle the jam easily.

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    Instant Pot Strawberry Jam

    Instant pot strawberry jam is so easy to prepare with just 3 ingredients and no babysitting. Easy to make preservative free jam.
    Prep Time40 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time55 minutes mins
    Course: Condiments
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 bottle
    Calories: 33kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 2 cup strawberry
    • ¾ cup Sugar
    • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

    Instructions 

    • Wash the strawberry really well then pat it to dry using a kitchen towel. once it's dry remove the green leaf part and then chop them roughly.
    • Into the steel insert of the instant pot add in the chopped strawberry and sugar. Close the lid and let it rest for 30 mins.
    • After 30 mins open the instant pot. You will be some extra liquid. The sugar reacts with the strawberry and releases them. Add in the lemon juice and close the instant pot. Set 1 min in high pressure.
    • Let the pressure release naturally and then open the Instant Pot.
    • There will be more liquid in the jam now. Press the saute button and continue cooking the jam. Using the spatula mash the strawberry. Strawberries are really soft and they get mashed easily. You may also use an immersion blender and mash.
    • Keep stirring and continue cooking. The jam starts to thicken in some time and resembles a gel.
    • If you take the jam with a spatula it coats the spatula without falling apart this is the correct stage. You can switch off the Instant Pot. Let the jam cool completely. The jam thickens as it cools.
    • Once the jam cools completely transfer them to clean sterilized bottles for longer shelf life.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8.2g | Calcium: 2mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

    Note: This post is originally from 2016. I have updated with new Recipe card, Pictures and video now.

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