Tomato jam made in an Instant Pot®? Yes folks, it is a thing! Using an instant pot to make tomato jam creates a delicious mixture that is quick and easy to make.

Delicious Uses For Instant Pot® Tomato Jam

This jam is not sweet like your normal berry jams. It’s savory with warm slightly spicy undertones. I love using it in place of the “T” in a BLT sandwich and I often use it as you would a barbeque flavored ketchup. Its super delicious on burgers or grilled chicken and in a turkey sandwich or even a grilled cheese sandwich. You can also add it to softened cream cheese spread on a cracker. Give this a try and let me know what your favorite uses were.

The Instant Pot® is Jammin’

For years I always made this jam on top of the stove. But since I’m limited on standing time (pesky fractured femur and all)…this year I thought I would try using my instant pot to speed up the process and make it easier. Honestly, I liked making it this way so much…I expect this will be my normal process when making this jam.

Here’s The Recipe For Instant Pot® Tomato Jam…

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Instant Pot® Tomato Jam

When a bountiful harvest of assorted ripe tomatoes blesses your life, this delicious mixture with warm spices is sure to brighten many sandwiches and entrees.

Course Main Course, Treat

Cuisine Multi cultural

Keyword easy, frugal, frugal and delicious, instant pot cooking, tomato jam, vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 97kcal

Author Chauncey McCormick

Cost $1

Equipment

• 1 Instant Pot

Ingredients

• 4 Cups Ripe Tomatoes-cored, cut into chunks A mixture of varieties is fine
• 2/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar
• 1½ TBsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp Ground Cloves
• ¾ tsp Salt
• 5-6 shakes Bottled Hot Sauce
• 1 TBsp Butter

Instructions

• Gather your ingredients and your instant pot®
  
• Be sure to cut and core the larger tomatoes. The cherry and smaller tomato varieties can be left whole
  
• Add all the ingredients into the instant pot® (except for the butter-save that for later)
  
• Stir the mixture to combine the ingredients
  
• Close the lid and seal
• Set to manual cook for 5 minutes
  
• After the cooking process is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release
• After 15 minutes, release any remaining pressure and open the lid
• The mixture will appear watery-that's ok
  
• Carefully use an immersion blender to smooth all the tomato chunks and skins
  
• Now add the butter-it reduces foaming and adds flavor
  
• When a nice pureed texture is achieved, set the instant pot to sauté
  
• Bring to a boil, stir constantly and allow the mixture to reduce and thicken to a jammy ketchup consistency
  
• Allow to cool slightly and place mixture into a mason jar or plastic container with a sealable lid
  
• Store in refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze to use later

Notes

This is a great use of assorted tomato varieties-from cherry tomatoes, to romas and big boys. Combine them all together. The instant pot® cooks them down and the immersion blender creates a lovely puree of the skins and tomato chunks. The spices add a depth and warmth of appealing flavors to brighten many meals.

I hope I’ve inspired you to make this frugal and delicious condiment that has many possibilities. It’s unique flavors are very appealing. I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we do.

Subtle hint, if you’re into culinary Christmas gifts….this would be perfect!! It’s already red, so just put it in a pretty sealable container and add a festive bow! Taa Daah…the perfect frugal and delicious gift!!

Well folks, I’m off to make more deliciousness. Take care. Be kind, be safe and be happy! Virtual hugs,

Chauncey

For another delicious recipe using a garden bounty of tomatoes, check out this one…https://frugalanddelicious.com/how-to-make-the-best-salsa/

If you don’t already own an Instant™ Pot, here’s a link to their site for more information…https://www.instanthome.com/