Are you ready for a homemade mixed fruit jam recipe with the Instant Pot? When it comes to homemade food, there is something more than just the fresh taste and nutrition that you get out of it.
It is even more so when it is a dish that you have always bought in stores in the past and never tried making on your own.
The homemade jam recipe that I am sharing today is one such recipe.
I have tried a few versions of homemade jam, but this is by far the best homemade jam that you can make in Instant Pot.
Needless to say, I am a big fan of the Instant Pot and I have tried several dishes with it, but never really thought of using it to prepare the homemade jam. It is really a lot easier than you think.
I made pineapple jam, strawberry Jam, and berry Jam, and they turned out very good in the Instant Pot.
This recipe is for a mixed fruits version that my kids always crave. The result was just too good to be just reading about. You've got to try it today!
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Why Should You Prepare Jam With The Instant Pot Pressure Cooker?
A homemade jam recipe takes a longer time to cook on the stovetop. With an Instant Pot, it takes less than 30 min.
Another reason to use the Instant Pot is that you use fewer pans to prepare it. That means fewer dishes to wash and less of a mess!
What is good about this homemade jam?
Look at the ingredients in Jam or jelly at any store and you will find the ingredient called "Pectin". Although it is a natural ingredient, it is added in relatively larger proportions to thicken the jelly.
The homemade jam is made without using commercial pectin. Just the amount that is naturally available in berries and apples.
Not only that, this homemade jam recipe is made with little sugar. All the sweetness is from the fruits and little sugar.
You could also prepare this recipe with agave syrup or no sugar if you pick and choose fruits that are not sour.
Tips
- Jam can be made with Agave syrup or Maple syrup instead of sugar. Replace the sugar with 3 tablespoon of agave syrup and reduce the juice quantity or increase the cornstarch quantity to thicken the jam.
- Instead of cornstarch, you can add chia seeds to thicken the jam. But my kids do not like the chia seeds in the jam.
- For this instant pot jam recipe, I used pineapple juice. You can use any kind of fresh juice for your recipe.
Storage and life of jam recipe
Homemade Jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three months! Just be sure to store them airtight and that it remains dry. Always use a clean and dry spoon to scoop them.
Mixed fruits that I used In this
There is virtually no limit to the variety of fruits that you can add. I used banana, apple, mango, and frozen cherries for this recipe.
I also added a pod of cardamom during the process to add some aroma. If you choose to do it, be sure to take them out before you proceed to mash the fruits.
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📖 Recipe
Mixed Fruit Jam
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 apple
- ½ cup frozen cherries or strawberry
- ½ cup sugar - 3 tablespoon agave syrup
- ½ cup pineapple juice - any pure juice is good to use
- 1-2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cardamom pods - optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel the skins of mangoes and banana and cut them into cubes.
- Finely chop all the other fruits. If you are using any frozen kind, let them thaw to room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
- In the inner pot, put the chopped fruits, ½ cup sugar, and ½ cup pineapple juice, cardamom pods. Close the lid and set the pressure valve to the sealed position and set the timer for one minute.
- Release pressure naturally for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT flip the pressure valve.
- Release the pressure valve carefully and remove the lid.
- Using a hand blender or a masher, blend/mash the mixed fruits until all the fruits chunks disappear.
- Turn Instant Pot to 'saute' function and allow the mashed fruits to come to a simmer/boil.
- In a small bowl combine two tablespoons water with 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Slowly pour this into the fruit mix and stir well. ( if you want to skip the cornstarch, boil another 10 min)
- Let it simmer for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Turn the instant pot off and allow mixture to cool down.
- Mixed Fruit Jam is ready! Store it in a dry mason jar and refrigerate!
Notes
- Jam can be made with Agave syrup or Maple syrup instead of sugar. Replace the sugar with 3 tablespoon of agave syrup and reduce the juice quantity or increase the cornstarch quantity to thicken the jam.
- Instead of cornstarch, you can add chia seeds to thicken the jam. But my kids do not like the chia seeds in the jam.
- For this instant pot jam recipe, I used pineapple juice. You can use any kind of fresh juice for your recipe.
YOUR OWN NOTES
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
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Jessica Kirk says
I've never considered using the instant pot to make fruit jam but I love the time savings and it looks delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
Yan says
As a rough guide, what is the weight of the fruits in total? This is to get a sense of proportion of fruit to sugar and liquid.
Uma Raghupathi says
Hi Yan! I did not measure before doing it. You can add the sugar later when you are boiling in saute mode. hope you will like the mixed fruit jam.
Recipe Garden says
Love the idea of mixed fruit jam. Looks great!
Digisha says
What a delicious recipe. It’s came out perfect. Very easy to make. It is so healthy and no preservatives.
Thanks
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you Digisha! very happy that you made this jam!
Jennifer says
YUM!! I love making jam in my instant pot!
Daniela says
These upcoming summer months have home making jam written all over them! And your recipe so easily explains how! Super stoked to get my jam making game on! Thanks so much for sharing :).
Marisa F. Stewart says
This is a fantastic idea and what a time saver too! I love the idea of not having a bunch of dishes to clean up after I make a recipe. There is noting better than homemade jam. Your fruit combination looks delicious - I would love to have some on my breakfast bagel.
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you. Hope you will make this soon 🙂
Anna says
Is there anything that IP can't make? 😉 love this way of making jam, so much easier and more convenient than traditional way! Nothing beats a bit of jam on a warm toast!
Uma Raghupathi says
well said 🙂 Thank you
Kylie | Midwest Foodie says
What a delicious recipe! My toddler is going to love this jam on her toast in the morning. Pinning for meal prep next weekend!
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
So healthy and delicious! What a great Instant Pot recipe - I can't wait to try this one and turn it into a PB and jam sandwich!
Elaine Benoit says
I love that you make this jam in the instant pot. I never thought that was possible! And I think they only thing I'd do differently is make it with chia seeds. Your jam looks so delicious!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
I love mixed berry jam! It’s such a great way to use up the last bits of fruit. This jam over some ice cream sounds perfect! Pinning for later!
ana | muy delish says
Oh I love how you mixed all those fruits! I bet it must taste amazing!!! I really need to make this since there is not one fruit on your list that I don't like. Thanks for sharing Uma!
Chef and Steward says
I would never have thought you could make jam in an instant pot. I always thought it was one of the things that needs constant attention and stirring. Also never heard of mixed fruit jam!
Nancy says
I love that this is an instant pot recipe! My kids love toast with butter and jam in the mornings, so this recipe is a must-try! Thank you.
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you Nancy!