Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries, rinsed and hulled
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 orange, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse your strawberries thoroughly and remove the green tops. Slice the strawberries into pieces and place them at the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Sugar the Strawberries: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over the sliced strawberries. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to allow the sugar to draw out the natural juices, which will help in cooking.
- Add Orange Juice: Juice the orange using a reamer or juicer. Pour about 1 ounce of the fresh orange juice over the sugared strawberries in the pot.
- Cook in Instant Pot: Secure the lid onto the Instant Pot and select the ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ setting. Cook on high pressure for 1 minute. When cooking finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes before opening the lid.
- Thicken the Jam: The strawberries will be cooked down into a thick sauce. Use a potato masher or transfer to a blender to crush the cooked strawberries into your preferred jam consistency.
Notes
- Natural pectin in strawberries and the addition of orange juice help the jam thicken without extra pectin.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- The sugar amount can be adjusted based on your preference for sweetness.
- Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally to avoid splattering and preserve texture.
- Store the jam in sterilized jars and refrigerate. Consume within 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute at high pressure plus 15 minutes natural pressure release
- Category: Jam
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
