Cracker Barrel Copycat Strawberry Jam Recipe

This Cracker Barrel Copycat Strawberry Jam Recipe is sweet and fruity, plus a breeze to make with fresh or frozen strawberries! Great for breakfast or as a topping, it takes the delicious, country-style taste you love from Cracker Barrel to make any meal delicious.

There’s nothing better than the taste of Cracker Barrel’s strawberry jam—sweet, fresh, and full of flavor.

Now you can enjoy that same, country-style goodness at home with this simple copycat recipe.

Sweetened and cooked down with fresh strawberries, sugar and just a touch of lemon juice, this jam is delightful atop warm biscuits, toast, pancakes, or even swirled into yogurt.

Easy to make and brimming with homemade charm, this strawberry jam will quickly become a staple in your kitchen and family favorite at the breakfast table.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Refreshing Sweet Flavor – Abundant with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries.
• Simple Ingredients – Uses pantry items that you likely have on hand.
• Great for Everything – Biscuits, Toast, Pancakes and even dessert.
• Made at Home – No preservatives, just made it simple; make it fresh.
• Family Favorite – This is a cozy dish that the whole family will love as breakfast or brunch.

Cracker Barrel Strawberry Jam Recipe Ingredients

• Fresh Strawberries: Select a fresh red strawberries without blemished or mold. The taste of your jam will be greatly influenced by the quality of your strawberries.
• Sugar: Sugar substitute is fine.
• Lemon Juice: Not only will this improve the taste of the strawberries, it also contributes to the setting of the jam as the juice has natural pectin and acid.

How To Make Cracker Barrel Copycat Strawberry Jam Recipe

Step One: Rinse your strawberries in cold water to begin with. Hull them, then cut them in half or, depending on the size, in quarters.

Step Two: Add your prepped strawberries to the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Add the granulated sugar and lemon juice on the strawberries.

Step Three: Seal the lid on your Instant Pot and set the pressure valve to sealing. Choose the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” setting, and set the time to 1 minute at high pressure.

Step Four: Once the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 to 15 minutes, then carefully do a quick release to release the remaining pressure. Mash the Strawberries with an Immersion Blender, Potato Masher or a fork.

Cracker Barrel Copycat Strawberry Jam Recipe Tips

• For best taste and natural sweetness, use ripe, sweet strawberries.
• Mash the strawberries until your desired texture is achieved — either chunky or smooth.
• Keep stirring while cooking to avoid it getting stuck to the pot or being burnt.
• Cool the jam completely before storing so you don’t get condensation.

Storing & Freezing Instructions

• Storing Instructions: Cool the jam and store in a sterilized airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Make sure to serve with a clean spoon each time to keep it fresh for longer.
• Freezing Instructions: To store for longer-time, freeze in airtight, freezer-safe containers for up to 6 months. If I’m being honest, they were BETTER thawed overnight in the refrigerator before serving!

Cracker Barrel Copycat Strawberry Jam Recipe Faqs

Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh? Yes! Frozen strawberries are very suitable — no need to defrost them.

How long does this jam keep? If kept in an airtight container under refrigeration, you can use the jam up to 2–3 weeks. Alternatively, if you would like to keep it for longer, it also freezes well for up to 3 months.

Is there a way to make this jam sugar-free? You can replace with sugar-free sweeteners, although the texture and keeping time will be different from the original one.

How will I know when the jam is ready? The jam is finished when it thickens and coats the back of the spoon. It will keep thickening as it cools.

Can I preserve this jam in a water bath to store for a while? Yes, you can safely can the jam to store on the shelf for a few months, but follow safe canning practices for this process.

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