Easy Instant Pot Peach Jam
Condiment
Ingredients
2.5 lbs fresh ripe peaches (approx. 8 small-medium peaches)
1 3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Directions
Pit and chop the peaches (no need to peel!).
Add them to a food processor and pulse 3-5 times to coarsely chop them--do not puree. If you don't have a food processor, you can mash them with a potato masher or finely chop by hand.
Add the chopped peaches to the Instant Pot. Stir in the sugar and lemon juice until combined.
Close the lid and pressure cook for 1 minute at high pressure. After the cook time is complete, allow a 15 minute natural release followed by a quick release of remaining pressure.
If you’re using vanilla extract, add it now.
Use the Saute button to simmer the contents, stirring often, allowing the jam to thicken until it passes the spoon test.
Jar or store in thr refrigerator.
Notes
This jam is for refrigeration or freezing. If you desire to can the jam for shelf-stable preservation, see guidelines for doing so safely.
I have not tested this recipe with frozen peaches. If you want to try using frozen peaches, I'd recommend thawing them first and draining off extra liquid.
Jam foams while cooking, which is why we use a 15 minute natural release to allow the foam to subside before opening the vent. However, if when you open the vent you still have foam spewing out, quickly close the vent and wait a couple of minutes before attempting to open the vent again.
Nutrition
SATURATED FAT: 0g TRANS FAT: 0g
UNSATURATED FAT: 0g
CHOLESTEROL: 0mg SODIUM: 1mg
CARBOHYDRATES: 29g FIBER: 1g
SUGAR: 28g PROTEIN: 1g