Step 1

Begin by slicing the stems off the strawberries. Then slice the strawberries into halves and place them straight into the Instant Pot.

Step 2

Add the sugar to the Instant Pot and stir. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

Step 3

After 10 minutes, the strawberries will have released juice.

Step 4

Add the juice of half a lemon (about 1 Tablespoon) and stir. Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the valve on top is set to SEALING. Set to cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.

Step 5

While it is cooking, make the cornstarch slurry. Combine cornstarch with remaining lemon juice (the other half, about 1 Tablespoon). Whisk together.

Step 6

When the time on Instant Pot has ended, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release the pressure manually by moving the valve on top to VENTING.

Step 7

Add the lemon and cornstarch slurry and mix it into the strawberries. Turn the Instant Pot on Sauté mode and cook for 7 minutes on high until it thickens. Mix with a spoon every 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer to a container to cool.