Strawberry Jam with Instant Pot, a quick and easy solution to prepare a wholesome homemade preserve in about 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients.
Making strawberry jam at home has never been so easy. With the Instant Pot you can achieve a perfect texture, halfway between creamy and spreadable, without constantly monitoring the cooking. This recipe is ideal if you’re looking for a practical, fast method that anyone can use, even if you’re a beginner.
In this version I chose not to use pectin: the apple, added to the strawberries, helps thicken the jam naturally, while the lemon juice balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor. The result is an authentic-tasting homemade strawberry jam with balanced sweetness and a pleasant consistency.
Cooking in the Instant Pot allows you to concentrate the flavors in a short time, preserving the aroma of fresh fruit and minimizing effort. In about half an hour you’ll have a jam ready to enjoy, perfect for breakfast, filling pastries, or simply on a slice of bread.
A simple, quick, and reliable recipe designed for those who want to make strawberry jam without complications but with a truly satisfying result.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I answered some questions about this preparation. If you have any other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the contact form at the bottom of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 1Piece
- Cooking methods: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 76.17 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 19.74 (g) of which sugars 18.35 (g)
- Proteins 0.36 (g)
- Fat 0.15 (g) of which saturated 0.01 (g)of which unsaturated 0.10 (g)
- Fibers 1.21 (g)
- Sodium 0.74 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 25 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Strawberry Jam with Instant Pot
- 3 1/2 cups strawberries
- 1 apple
- 2/3 cup (packed) brown sugar
- lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Tools
- Instant pot
Recipe for Strawberry Jam with Instant Pot
Start preparing the strawberry jam with the Instant Pot by washing the fruit.
Peel the apple and remove the core, then cut it into pieces.
Also chop the strawberries and put everything into the Instant Pot inner pot.
Add the brown sugar, mix well, and let macerate for 30 minutes.
After half an hour, add the juice of one lemon to the macerated fruit and mix again.
Seal the Instant Pot with its lid and close the valve.
Set the multicooker to Pressure Cook with low pressure (LOW) for 2 minutes.
At the end of the program do not quick-release; let the pot naturally depressurize until the valve drops on its own.
The jam will be a bit runny, so switch to Sauté mode for about 15 minutes or until the jam reaches the desired consistency.
The strawberry jam made in the Instant Pot is ready to eat. Store it in the refrigerator for one week or proceed to preserve it following the guidelines from the Ministry of Health.
Strawberry Jam with Instant Pot: easy and quick homemade recipe
Your strawberry jam made in the Instant Pot is ready to enjoy. Soft and fragrant, it’s perfect for spreading, using in desserts, or gifting. A simple preparation that brings the authentic flavor of fresh fruit directly to your table.
You can use this jam for Greek yogurt and jam muffins: soft and easy to make
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I replace brown sugar with white sugar?
Yes, the jam will turn out slightly lighter in color and less caramel-like in flavor, but still delicious.
Is it possible to make the jam without an apple?
Yes, but without the apple the jam will be less thick and more runny. In that case you can cook it a few extra minutes or add an extra teaspoon of lemon juice to help natural thickening.
Do I need a specific Instant Pot model?
No, any model with a “Sauté” and “Pressure Cook” function works for this recipe.
You can find all the recipes made so far with the Instant Pot in the Recipes with the Instant Pot section.
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