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Easy Rhubarb Jam
With just a few simple steps and a handful of fresh rhubarb and sugar, you can create a delicious preserve that is perfect to spread on a slice of Homemade Sandwich Bread.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 1 medium jar
Calories: 2030 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 500 g rhubarb
- 500 g caster sugar
- few drops of lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash the rhubarb thoroughly and remove any leaves, as they are toxic.
- Chop the rhubarb into small pieces, around 1-2 cm in length.
- Place the chopped rhubarb and sugar into a large saucepan. Leave the mixture to sit overnight at room temperature to allow the sugar to dissolve.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the jam gently simmer for around 30-35 minutes, or until it has thickened and reached the desired consistency.
- Add a few drops of lemon juice, stir well, and cook the jam for another 5 minutes.
- You can test the consistency by placing a small amount of the jam onto a cold plate and allowing it to cool. If the jam sets and wrinkles when you push it with your finger, it is ready.
- Once the jam is ready, remove it from the heat and let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Spoon the jam into clean, sterilized jars and seal tightly. The jam will keep in the fridge for a few months.
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Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure that your jam has the best possible flavor.
- Cut the rhubarb into small, uniform pieces. This will help it to cook evenly and ensure that you get a smooth consistency.
- Allow the sugar to dissolve. Leaving the rhubarb and sugar to sit overnight before cooking will help the rhubarb to release all of its juices.
- Be patient when cooking the jam. It can take up to 40 minutes for the jam to reach the desired consistency, so don't rush it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
2030kcal
(102%)
Carbohydrates
521g
(174%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
25mg
(1%)
Potassium
1450mg
(41%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
505g
(1010%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
435mg
(44%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1medium jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2030
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2030kcal | 102% |
| Carbohydrates | 521g | 174% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1450mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 505g | 1010% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 435mg | 44% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.