Description
This Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Juicy strawberries and tangy rhubarb cook down into a vibrant, flavorful jam that’s perfect for spreading, baking, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Combine fruit: In a large saucepan, mix rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook: Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Break down fruit: Cook 20–25 minutes until fruit softens and mixture thickens.
- Adjust texture: Mash or blend slightly for desired consistency.
- Finish flavor: Stir in lemon zest and vanilla if using.
- Check doneness: Jam should coat a spoon and thicken as it cools.
- Store: Transfer to sterilized jars and cool completely before refrigerating.
Notes
This is a simple refrigerator jam. For longer storage, freeze or process using proper canning methods. Adjust sugar depending on sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry rhubarb jam, easy jam recipe, fruit preserves, homemade jam