Just wait until you taste this Instant Pot Strawberry Jam With Orange. I literally couldn’t stop putting it on toast, bagels, and even sneaking little bites to just eat it as is! It’s one of the best homemade jam recipes that you’ll ever make.
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Why You’ll Love Instant Pot Strawberry Jam
- Fresh and Fruity: Capture the taste of summer with this delicious instant pot recipe of homemade strawberry jam.
- Easy to Make: The Instant Pot simplifies the process of making strawberry jam, perfect for beginners.
- Versatile Treat: Use your Instant Pot Strawberry Jam on toast, in desserts, or as a sweet gift.
Recipe Ingredients:
- Whole Oranges: Add a citrusy tang that complements the sweetness of the strawberries, while also contributing to the jam’s overall texture.
- Strawberries: The key ingredient, they provide the primary flavor and vibrant color of this homemade strawberry jam.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Balances the sweetness with its acidity, while also helping to preserve the jam.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the jam and works with the pectin to help it set.
- Fruit Pectin: Helps transform the fruit mixture into a spreadable, gel-like consistency.
How To Make Instant Pot Strawberry Jam
Peel, cut and dice the oranges and set to the side. Cut and dice the strawberries.
Mix the oranges, and strawberries with sugar in the Instant Pot. Let them sit for 30 minutes.
Add the Apple cider to the fruit mixture and stir to combine.
Close the lid on the instant pot and close the valve to the sealed position. Set the Instant Pot to manual for 1 minute.
Release pressure naturally for 15 minutes.
Carefully release the valve and remove the lid. Using a hand blender or potato masher, blend or mash mixture until well mixed. Drain excess juice if needed.
Turn the Instant Pot to the ‘saute’ function and allow the orange strawberry
jam to come to a boil.
Add your pectin to the Instant Pot and mix to combine. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Turn the Instant Pot off. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled then pour your sweet strawberry jam into jars and seal.
Expert Tips For Nailing Strawberry Jam
- Strawberries Selection: Choose ripe but firm strawberries for jam-making, as overly ripe ones may result in a too-soft consistency, while underripe berries can lack flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of your fruit. If your strawberries and oranges are very sweet, you might want to reduce the amount slightly to avoid an overly sweet jam.
Best Way To Store Strawberry Jam
- Refrigeration: Always store strawberry jam in the fridge to prevent spoilage. Make sure the container is securely sealed to preserve both the texture and flavor. Before use, check for any signs of spoilage or unusual odors
- Freezing: For extended storage, freeze strawberry jam, labeling containers with the date for freshness tracking. Frozen jam can last several months, providing a delightful homemade spread when needed.
What Goes With Strawberry Jam?
- English Muffins: Spread strawberry jam on warm toast or English muffins for a classic and simple breakfast or snack.
- Pancakes or Waffles: Strawberry jam adds a sweet and fruity element to pancakes or waffles. You can also layer it between the layers of a stacked pancake or waffle tower.
- Scones: Freshly baked scones, whether plain, buttermilk, lemon, or chocolate chip, provide a perfect canvas for strawberry jam.
FAQ’S
What Is the Difference Between Jam and Jelly?
The main difference between jam and jelly is that jam is actually made using real fruit and often will have chunks of fruit in it while jelly is typically made using sugar and juices from fruit instead. If you’re interested in creating a simple jam recipe that will give you tons of taste and flavor, this Instant Pot Jam recipe is going to be a huge success. We literally can’t get enough of it once we start making it and we pretty much finish the whole jar in just a few days.
Instant Pot Strawberry Jam With Orange
Ingredients
- 8 Whole Oranges Peeled
- 3 cups Strawberries
- 2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
- 4 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 Pkt Fruit Pectin
Instructions
- Peel, cut and dice the oranges and set to the side. Cut and dice the strawberries
- Mix the oranges, and strawberries with sugar in the Instant Pot. Let them sit for 30 minutes.
- Add the Apple cider to the fruit mixture and stir to combine.
- Close the lid on the instant pot and close the valve to the sealed position. Set the Instant Pot to manual for 1 minute.
- Release pressure naturally for 15 minutes.
- Carefully release the valve and remove the lid. Using a hand blender or potato masher, blend or mash mixture until well mixed. Drain excess juice if needed.
- Turn the Instant Pot to the ‘saute’ function and allow the orange strawberry jam to come to a boil.
- Add your pectin to the Instant Pot and mix to combine. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Turn the Instant Pot off. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled then pour your sweet strawberry jam into jars and seal.
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Notes
- Strawberries Selection: Choose ripe but firm strawberries for jam-making, as overly ripe ones may result in a too-soft consistency, while underripe berries can lack flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of your fruit. If your strawberries and oranges are very sweet, you might want to reduce the amount slightly to avoid an overly sweet jam.
