Instant Pot Strawberry Jam (no pectin)

This is the best this no-fuss Instant Pot Strawberry Jam Recipe.  

Nothing beats biting into a fluffy toast topped with a heaping spoonful of sweet, homemade strawberry jam! 

If you love easy recipes, with no chemicals, and no pectin, you will certainly love this 3-ingredient Instant Pot Strawberry Jam.

Try my recipe for Instant Pot Blueberry Jam, Instant Pot Cherry Jam, and Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam.

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Strawberry Jam Without Pectin

Bellow are the simple ingredients, you will need to make homemade jam!

Remember the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list are below in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information. 

• Fresh Strawberries: Choose ripe, red strawberries free from blemishes or mold. The quality of your strawberries will significantly impact the taste of your jam. 
• Sugar: You can use a sugar substitute.
• Lemon Juice: This not only enhances the flavor of the strawberries but also helps with the jam’s setting due to its natural pectin and acid content. 

How To Make 3-Ingredient Instant Pot Strawberry Jam

Here are the step by step directions for making delicious instant pot strawberry jam.

Prepare Strawberries: Start by rinsing your strawberries under cold water. Hull them, which means removing the green tops and the white part inside the top of the berry, then cut them in half or quarters if they are very large. This helps them cook down evenly.

Mix Ingredients: Place the prepared strawberries in your Instant Pot. Add the granulated sugar and lemon juice over the strawberries. If you’re using pectin to ensure a thicker set, mix it with a small amount of the sugar first to prevent clumping and then add it to the pot.

Cook the Jam: Close the lid of your Instant Pot and set the pressure valve to the sealing position. Select the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” setting and set the cook time for 1 minute at high pressure. The pot will take a few minutes to come up to pressure before the cooking time begins.

Release Pressure and Mash: Once the cooking process has finished, let the pressure release naturally for about 10-15 minutes, then carefully do a quick release for any remaining pressure. Open the lid once it’s safe to do so. Use a potato masher, immersion blender, or a fork to mash the strawberries to your desired consistency.

Reduce the Jam: Press the Saute Button on the Instant Pot to the “Sauté” mode or saute function and cook the jam for about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. This step helps thicken the jam as the excess liquid evaporates. If you find the jam isn’t thickening as much as you’d like, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water and stir it into the jam during this step. Use on your air fryer toast, or Air fryer English muffins, or over a bowl of ice cream, 

Cool and Store: Turn off the Instant Pot and allow the jam to cool for a while before transferring it to sterilized jars. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools. Seal the jars and store them in the refrigerator. For longer storage, follow proper canning procedures to seal the canning jars for pantry storage.