Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam Recipe

Instant Pot OR stovetop Mixed Berry Jam tastes great with toast, bagels, English muffins or use it to make your next peanut butter and jelly sandwich!

Why This Recipe Works

Where did this notion come from that jam is difficult to make? Because it’s not! Did you know that it’s actually ridiculously easy to make? I’m talking, mere minutes of cooking time and just a couple of ingredients?

Mixed Berry Jam is my favorite type of jam because intermingling berries are just the best. We always have berries spilling out of our fridge in the summer and I love being able to throw varying kinds of berries into jam.

And I know you know I’m about to say this (because I’m such an Instant Pot fanatic), but Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam? THE BEST. Better than the rest.

How To Make Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam

A simple recipe without preservatives for making homemade jam that will be enjoyed all year!

Step 1

Combine the following ingredients in an Instant Pot and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes:

• 4 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon

Step 2

Place the cover on the pot and set timer to 2 minutes on manual high pressure (use the pressure cook setting). It will take the pressure cooker around 17 minutes to build up pressure before it begins cooking.

When cooking is done, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes then do a quick release.

Step 3

Remove the cover and set to saute function. Bring mixture to a boil and let cook for 15-20 minutes (stir often) to thicken jam. Remove the pan from heat and let cool. Pour into mason jars and store in the fridge.

Make Berry Jam On The Stovetop

Add all ingredients to a saucepan and let sit 10 minutes.

Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the liquid runs off the side of a spoon in thick, heavy drops, about 20 to 25 minutes. Skim any residue that rises to the surface.

Remove the pan from heat and let cool. Pour into mason jars and store in the fridge.

Recipe Notes

• Use any combination of blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries as long as the total does not exceed 4 cups.
• If you are using strawberries, be sure to hull, quarter and rinse them. All other berries can simply be rinsed.
• Don’t skip letting the berry mixture sit once you’ve added the lemon and sugar. This allows the fruit to begin breaking down and it brings out the juices to make your delicious jam.
• Use fresh or frozen fruit for this recipe, but fresh is best whenever possible.
• Enjoy this delicious jam spread over toast, bagels, English muffins or use it to make your next peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Or use it as a topping on your next bowl of ice cream!
• Pour the jam into mason jars when the mixture is hot and immediately seal the lids. This will ensure a good seal.
• Store in the fridge for 4-6 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
• This jam recipe is pectin free and gluten free!

Best Jam Recipes

I love exploring making all my own jams for my family. Using the Instant Pot is so nice but you aren’t limited to making jam this way. Check out a few of my other favorite jam recipes:

• Blackberry Jam Recipe
• Cherry
• Hot Pepper
• Apple Pie
• Rhubarb Peach
• Mixed Berry

Jam vs Jelly

Do you interchange the words jam and jelly without realizing there’s a difference? If you look at the grocery store wall of jams and jellies there are differences that you want to know about so you can select your favorite condiment for peanut butter and jelly or for topping your toast.

Jam is a chunky thick spread that uses the juice of the the fruit along with the crushed and pureed pieces in the mixture. That leaves jelly which is using the fruit to create your fruit spread but straining out all the solid pieces so you’re left with a sweet, clear spread made by boiling the juice into a thick sauce.

Homemade Sauce Recipes

• Easy Blueberry Sauce is super easy to make and goes great on pancakes, waffles or works great as a pie filling!
• Homemade Chocolate Fudge Sauce – You’ll enjoy spoonfuls of this gooey homemade chocolate fudge sauce perfect for summer treats!
• Apple Butter is worth the wait! After you enjoy picking your favorite assortment of sweet and tart apples, you can add just a few spices to the rest of the ingredients and let it simmer.
• Just 4 ingredients are needed to make your own Salted Caramel Sauce. This recipe has so many uses – top or fill your next batch of baked goods with this delicious, irresistible sauce.
• Crockpot Applesauce is fun to make and better than the store stuff! Plus it’s the perfect fall treat. Let your slow cooker do the work so kids and adults alike can have a healthy snack!

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