Description
This homemade Rhubarb Jam is sweet, tangy, and beautifully vibrant. It’s simple to make and perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into yogurt, or filling pastries.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large pot, mix rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook: Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Break down fruit: Cook 20–25 minutes until rhubarb softens and mixture thickens.
- Finish flavor: Stir in lemon zest and vanilla if using.
- Test consistency: Jam should coat a spoon and thicken as it cools.
- Store: Pour into sterilized jars and cool completely before refrigerating.
Notes
For a smoother jam, mash or blend lightly before jarring. Add strawberries for a sweeter variation. Keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- 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
Keywords: rhubarb jam, homemade jam, fruit preserve, easy jam recipe