Easy Instant Pot Tomato Jam

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Today we are going to show you how to use your tomato bounty to make some incredible-tasting EASY INSTANT POT TOMATO JAM. Like the name says, we will make it totally simple with our amazing Instant Pot, which also makes it quick, efficient and doesn’t heat up your kitchen!

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I grow Roma tomatoes every year because they are perfect for dishes like this. They are also easy to put up. If you grow a bunch of tomatoes, you know you just can’t give them away or eat them fast enough. This tomato jam is a great, tasty way to use up any tomatoes, no matter what type you may have!

For another excellent idea for your tomatoes, take a look at our SOUTHERN TOMATO GRAVY recipe!

Ingredients

These ingredients make jam with an excellent balance of sweet, spicy and savory flavors!

What You’ll Need

  • 2 pounds tomatoes – fresh and ripe is your best bet!
  • Brown Sugar– this adds a touch of sweetness.
  • Lemon juice– to balance acidity.
  • Fresh ground ginger- for a touch of spice that pairs well with the sweet.
  • Garlic powder, cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes– to add a touch of heat and savory.
  • Smoked paprika and salt– adds a smoky bit of flavor and salt with accent the sweet flavor.

See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.

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Why You Will Love This Easy Instant Pot Tomato Jam

  • Great on anything! – This goes well with sandwiches, toast or eggs! Really any way that you would use any other type of relish, jam, or jelly.
  • Use up your extra tomatoes – If you grow tomatoes, you know that their numbers can get away from you! This jam is an excellent way to use them up and get them eaten!
  • A perfect flavor balance – This jam has it all! The savory, the sweet and the spicy (if you want it!). A delicious balance of amazing flavors!

Instructions

We do this one completely in the Instant Pot! Less mess to clean!

Set the IP to sauté.

A person chops tomatoes into small cubes on a blue cutting board placed on a wooden countertop, with seasonings and a bottle nearby.

Core and remove the woody stems and chop the tomatoes into small pieces.

An Instant Pot on a stove contains chopped tomatoes and brown sugar being stirred with two utensils. Nearby, a piece of ginger sits in a plastic bag on a napkin, next to a measuring spoon and a green bottle.

Once the Instant pot is hot, add the tomatoes and cook them for about 5 minutes until they start to break down. Once they start to cook down, add the brown sugar.

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Add in the lemon juice.

A person grates a piece of ginger over a pot of tomato sauce on a wooden countertop. A measuring spoon, small container, and spice jars are arranged nearby.

The grated ginger.

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Salt.

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Garlic powder.

A hand holds a small jar labeled "Crushed Red Pepper" above a pot of simmering tomato sauce on a wooden countertop, with a knife, spoon, and other spices nearby.

Red pepper flakes.

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Cayenne pepper.

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And smoked paprika.

A pot of tomato sauce cooking on a stovetop next to empty glass jars on a towel, along with a green funnel and an immersion blender being held by a hand.

One all of the seasonings are added. Lock the lid and seal the vent and set to normal pressure cook for 5 minutes.

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When the cook time is done, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure and remove the lid. Set to sauté again and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickens.

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Blend in a blender or use an immersion blender to smooth to desired consistency. Pack in clean and sterile jars. Seal finger tight and allow to cool at room temperature.

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Once completely cooled, refrigerate or freeze.

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Why Brooke loves this recipe!

Recipes are like antiques. They are meant to be handed down from one generation to another. Each one holding a special memory or nostalgic memory. Here is why we love this one!

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We love to have this jam with some homemade sourdough bread and yummy mozzarella cheese. I can’t think of a better way to eat this! It is sweet, spicy and delicious! It goes well with eggs, toast, and even sandwiches! Any way that you would use any other type of jam, jelly or relish. It’s perfect!

Substitutions & Variations

With this recipe, I can think of a few customizations to help get you cooking.

Tomatoes – We love Roma tomatoes, but any tomatoes will work, no matter what variety you have!
Spices – A tablespoon of ginger is great in this, but, just like with the red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and paprika, feel free to adjust these flavors to your taste.
Immersion blending optional – Once it is cooked down, before you can it, you can break it down further with an immersion blender. Or you can certainly leave it a little chunky!

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Helpful Equipment

I love to share recipes that have no special equipment required, but here are some things that will make this recipe easier!

THE AMAZING INSTANT POT
MY FAVORITE CHEF’S KNIFE
A GREAT IMMERSION BLENDER

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Make Ahead and Storage Tips

Fridge:  An open jar of this jam will last in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks. Just be committed to eating it on everything!
Freezer: This can be frozen in either a freezer-safe container or freezer-safe, shoulder-free canning jars for 3 to 6 months.

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Easy Instant Pot Tomato Jam

Use your extra tomatoes to make delicious EASY INSTANT POT TOMATO JAM! We use the Instant Pot, which makes it quick, efficient and doesn't heat up the kitchen!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 32 pint

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tomatoes diced
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt

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Instructions

  • Core and dice the tomatoes and place in the liner of the instant pot. Set to saute and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to break down.
    2 pounds tomatoes
  • Add in the brown sugar, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, red pepper, cayenne, smoked paprika and salt. Mix well.
    2/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • Turn off saute and place the lid on the unit, locking and sealing the vent. Pressure cook for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Set the unit to saute again to simmer 10-15 minutes to reduce liquid. Blend with an immersion blender. Add to clean, sanitized jars and let naturally seal as it cools. Keep in the refrigerator or freezer.

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Notes

*Pro Tip* – while you can use canned diced tomatoes for this, this is the perfect recipe for summer fresh tomatoes. Will last 1 month in the refrigerator and a year in the freezer
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🍴 PRO TIP!

You’ll notice that I don’t skin or de-seed the tomatoes. The reason I don’t is because all the fiber and all the flavor is inside and on the outside of those tomatoes! I do cut the core tops out and trim off any kind of woody parts from the tomatoes before cutting them up in to small bite-sized pieces.

🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

What goes well with this tomato jam?

We love it with sourdough bread and mozzarella cheese. And just like any other jam or jelly, it goes great with eggs, toast, and sandwiches!

Does long does the jam need to cool after putting it in the jars?

Set your packed jars on a towel with the lids screwed on finger-tight so that they can cool overnight in the kitchen. That seals the jars best and allows the jam to thicken and come to room temperature before you either eat it ,freeze it, or put it in the fridge.

Can I use canned tomatoes in this recipe?

You could, but we have to say that sticking to our recipe and using fresh tomatoes that are more consistent in their quality and acidity will yield far better results.

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