Description
This Instant Pot Cherry Jam recipe is a quick and easy way to make homemade cherry jam using fresh cherries, honey, and pectin. Utilizing the Instant Pot allows for fast cooking and preserves the natural flavors of the cherries while achieving the perfect jam consistency without prolonged stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Jam Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh cherries, pitted
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup honey
- 1 package pectin powder
Instructions
- Prepare Cherries: Clean and pit the fresh cherries, then set them aside to use in the jam.
- Melt Honey: Place the Instant Pot on sauté mode and add the honey. Cook until the honey is fully melted and slightly warmed.
- Add Jam Ingredients: Turn off the Instant Pot sauté mode, then add the pitted cherries, lemon juice, and pectin powder to the melted honey. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Pressure Cook: Close the Instant Pot lid, seal the valve, and set it to manual high pressure for 5 minutes to cook the jam.
- Natural Release: After the cooking cycle ends, allow the pressure to naturally release for 8 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
- Cool Jam: Remove the lid, scoop the hot jam into a small bowl, and let it cool to room temperature to thicken and set properly.
- Seal and Store: Transfer the cooled jam into glass jars, seal tightly as directed, then store the jars in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy: Your fresh homemade cherry jam is now ready to be enjoyed on toast, desserts, or as a sweet topping!
Notes
- Make sure to pit the cherries completely to avoid any hard bits in the jam.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey if desired.
- Use clean sterilized jars to ensure the jam stays fresh longer in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a thicker jam, you can increase the cooking time by a couple of minutes or add slightly more pectin.
- Always release pressure carefully according to your Instant Pot’s manual to avoid accidents.
