Description
Experience the delightful taste of homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, a sweet-tart spread perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh strawberries and rhubarb, this simple recipe requires no pectin, allowing the natural flavors to shine through. The vibrant color and refreshing taste make it an ideal addition to breakfasts, desserts, or as a thoughtful gift. Whether you’re spreading it on toast or using it in creative dishes, this jam is sure to impress. Enjoy the essence of summer all year round with your own jar of this delicious goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups rhubarb (cut into 1/2" cubes)
- 2 cups strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until bubbling.
- Lower heat to medium-low and cook for about an hour, stirring occasionally until thickened (temperature should exceed 220°F).
- For canning, sterilize jars while cooking the jam. Fill jars with hot jam, leaving 1/4" space at the top.
- Process jars in boiling water for ten minutes. Cool for 24 hours before checking seals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg