Instant Pot Strawberry Jam

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

pectin

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Chia seeds provide natural thickening.

Rinse as you clean & remove all stems from the strawberries. Place them in the instant pot. Add sugar (1 cup if you prefer it tart or 3 cups if you prefer it very sweet) to the pot then mix. Let rest for 15 minutes. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice to the strawberries and mix.

Place the lid on. Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes, followed by a 15 minutes natural release. Follow the manufacturer instructions for releasing the pressure. Remove the lid.

Pulverize using a potato masher or puree with a mixer. Press the sauté button to high.

In a small bowl: combine cornstarch & 1 tbsp lemon juice. Stir until the cornstarch has fully dissolved. Add to the pot then stir.

Simmer for an additional 15-30 minutes or until thickens to your liking. Make sure to stir occasionally or it will stick to the bottom of the pan/pot.

Remove the pot from the heat source. Once cool enough to touch; transfer the contents to a jar or container. Then place in the refrigerator until ready to use. It keeps well when refrigerated for about 4-6 weeks.

Cooking Techniques

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