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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot Recipes » Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam

    Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam

    Published: Jul 26, 2022 by Lynn Polito · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

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    So easy to make and ready in less than an hour, Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam is perfect way to preserve the sweetness of Summer!

    A close up of the instant pot mixed berry jam surrounded by fruit.

    Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. However this is at no cost to you. Read my affiliate links full disclosure policy here.

    If you haven't made homemade jam before, now is the time! Do not be intimidated! Jam is so easy to make and the pressure cooker does all the hard work for you.

    Strawberry jam, peach jam, apple butter, pear butter, and blueberry jam can be made in the Instant Pot too! Store this jam in the refrigerator or freezer and enjoy the taste of Summer throughout the year!

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients For Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam
    • Equipment To Gather
    • How To Make Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam
    • Tips and Tricks
    • How To Serve Mixed Berry Jam
    • Questions About Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam
    • Other Recipes To Try!
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • The Instant Pot does that hard work for you! No need to babysit this jam on the stovetop, the Instant Pot cooks everything to perfection!
    • Jam is so much better homemade! Jam is one of those recipes that really is best homemade!
    • It preserves the freshness of Summer all year long! If you are like my family, we love going berry picking and this is a great way to use all those fresh picked berries!

    Ingredients For Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam

    Ingredients for the Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam
    • Berries. For this recipe, I used blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries but feel free to mix up the berries. Use blackberries, elderberries, or your favorite jam berries. You'll want two cups of fresh berries.
    • Sugar. White sugar is classic in jam, but you could use honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar in this jam instead.
    • Lemon. To cut the sweetness of the sugar and berries.
    • Cornstarch. This is optional. Cornstarch will thicken the jam, but you can saute the jam down further if you prefer to not use cornstarch.

    Equipment To Gather

    • Instant Pot
    • Measuring Cups
    • Mason Jars

    How To Make Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam

    Wash and dry all the berries and add them to the Instant Pot. Add the sugar and lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients together and let it sit for 10 minutes. This will bring out the liquid and juice from the berries.

    Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the cooking time to 2 minutes on high pressure.

    Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 15-20 minutes. Open the lid and stir. The jam will look very soupy, and that is ok!

    Now we are going to thicken the jam. If you would like to use the cornstarch, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Mix until there are no lumps left and pour it into the jam. Set the Instant Pot to "saute" and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the jam is thickened to your desired consistency. Make sure to stir regularly so the jam does not burn.

    If you prefer not to use cornstarch, set the Instant Pot to "saute" and cook for 8-10 minutes or until your desired consistency is reached. Make sure to stir regularly so the jam does not burn.

    Allow the jam to cool slightly and then transfer to mason jars and store in the refrigerator.

    A spoon is lifting the jam out of the jar.

    Tips and Tricks

    • The Instant Pot will take 5-10 minutes to come up to pressure before it begins cooking.
    • To remove the seeds from the jam, strain the jam through a fine mesh strainer.
    • You must store this jam in the refrigerator or the freezer.
    • The jam will continue to thicken as it cools.
    • Do not try to quick release the pressure from the Instant Pot. That will cause the liquid to come up through the steam knob and spray hot liquid all over your kitchen. Natural release the pressure until you can open the lid.

    How To Serve Mixed Berry Jam

    • On top of sourdough bagels or blueberry bagels
    • With cream cheese on Instant Pot bagels
    • Alongside sourdough scones topped with peanut butter
    • With vanilla muffins, corn muffins, or blueberry muffins
    • Smeared on blueberry bread, sourdough zucchini bread, or banana bread
    • Drizzled on vanilla ice cream
    A spoon is in the jar of instant pot mixed berry jam.

    Questions About Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam

    Can I preserve this jam by canning it?

    I am not an expert on canning, so I would not recommend it. When canning, it's important to use recipes that are specifically created for canning, like the recipes at the Ball website.

    Can I freeze this jam?

    Yes! This mixed berry jam freezes well! Make sure to use freezer safe containers. I would not recommend freezing the jam in glass mason jars. If you overfill the mason jars, they will crack and break in your freezer. It happened to me once, and it was a mess to clean up! Once the jam is completely cooled, use plastic takeout containers and leave a little room at the top so the jam can expand. The jam will stay fresh for 3-4 months in the freezer.

    Can I use frozen berries?

    Yes! If you only have frozen mixed berries, use those! The Instant Pot will take longer to come up to pressure because the berries are frozen, but in the end the jam will come out perfectly!

    A jar of jam is in front of another jar of jam with fruit around it.

    Other Recipes To Try!

    Did you love this Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam? If you did, don't forget to tag me on social media on Instagram or Facebook and share this recipe on Pinterest! Thanks for sharing this journey with me and enjoy these delicious and easy recipes!

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    A close up of the instant pot mixed berry jam surrounded by fruit.

    Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam

    So easy to make and ready in less than an hour, Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam is perfect way to preserve the sweetness of Summer!
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 Pints
    Author: Lynn Polito

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Measuring Cups
    • Mason Jars

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups Berries Raspberries, Strawberries, Blueberries
    • 1 cup Sugar
    • 1 Lemon Juiced
    • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry all the berries and add them to the Instant Pot. Add the sugar and lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients together, except the cornstarch, and let it sit for 10 minutes. This will bring out the liquid and juice from the berries.
    • Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the cooking time to 2 minutes on high pressure.
    • Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 15-20 minutes. Open the lid and stir. The jam will look very soupy, and that is ok!
    • OPTIONAL: To thicken the jam, mix the cornstarch with two tablespoons of water. Pour it into the Instant Pot and set the Instant Pot to "saute". Sauté for 3 minutes or until your desired consistency is reached.
    • If you prefer not to use cornstarch, set the Instant Pot to "saute" and cook for 8-10 minutes or until your desired consistency is reached. Make sure to stir regularly so the jam does not burn.
    • Allow the jam to cool slightly and then transfer to mason jars and store in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    • The Instant Pot will take 5-10 minutes to come up to pressure before it begins cooking.
    • To remove the seeds from the jam, strain the jam through a fine mesh strainer.
    • You must store this jam in the refrigerator or the freezer.
    • The jam will continue to thicken as it cools.
    • Do not try to quick release the pressure from the Instant Pot. That will cause the liquid to come up through the steam knob and spray hot liquid all over your kitchen. Natural release the pressure until you can open the lid.
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    1. Jean

      August 01, 2022 at 1:04 pm

      Question: Is it a total of 2 cups of berries, not 2 cups of each berry? If it is only 2 cups, that doesn't seem like it's enough for 3 cups.

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      • lynnswayoflife

        August 01, 2022 at 6:57 pm

        Hi! Thanks for asking! This recipe makes 2 pints of jam.

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