Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
40 tablespoons (2.5 cups)
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Calories
19 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Description
This Strawberry Rhubarb Jam recipe starts by cooking diced rhubarb with lemon juice, sugar, and a touch of water in a saucepan until the rhubarb softens and breaks down. After about 25 to 30 minutes, fresh strawberries are added, and the mixture simmers for another 30 to 40 minutes until the jam reaches the setting temperature of 220°F or achieves the proper consistency by testing on a chilled plate.
The cooking process thickens the mixture while concentrating flavors from the rhubarb's tartness and the strawberries' sweetness. Lemon juice adds brightness and helps preserve the jam. The resulting jam sets firm enough to spread but retains noticeable bits of fruit.
This jam can be refrigerated for up to two weeks or frozen for up to six months to preserve freshness. It makes about 2½ cups and serves well as a topping for bread, scones, or as a component in desserts.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rhubarb diced ½ inch
- 1 ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 2 ½ cups strawberry halved, fresh
Instructions
- Combine rhubarb, lemon juice, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water in a medium non-stick saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 25-30 minutes.
- Add strawberries and simmer for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the mixture reaches 220°F or test using the method below in the notes.
- Remove the pot from the stove and let cool 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place the jam into jars or plastic containers and refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 6 months.
Notes
- Test jam set by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; it should firm up after a few minutes.
- Simmer longer if the jam is not yet thick enough to reach the desired consistency.
- Jam keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks and freezes well for up to 6 months.
- Yield is about 2½ cups; nutrition is based on one tablespoon servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 40tablespoons (2.5 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 19 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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