Description
Sweet summer memories bloom in this classic Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, blending tart rhubarb with sun-kissed strawberries. Homemade preserves deliver pure seasonal joy, inviting you to savor each spoonful of delightful, garden-fresh goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 4 cups (946 ml) fresh strawberries, crushed
- 2 cups (473 ml) chopped fresh rhubarb
Pectin and Acid:
- 1 package (1.75 ounces / 50 grams) powdered fruit pectin
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) bottled lemon juice
Sweetener:
- 5–1/2 cups (1102 grams) sugar
Instructions
- Gather fresh strawberries and rhubarb, chopping them into uniform pieces in a large Dutch oven.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chopped fruits to enhance flavor and prevent browning.
- Sprinkle powdered pectin evenly across the fruit mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute.
- Heat the mixture over medium-high temperature, continuously stirring until it reaches a vigorous, rolling boil.
- Rapidly pour the entire measured sugar quantity into the boiling fruit, stirring quickly to prevent scorching.
- Maintain the rolling boil for exactly 60 seconds, stirring constantly to ensure even sugar dissolution.
- Immediately remove the pot from heat, using a metal spoon to skim off any white foam accumulating on the surface.
- Carefully ladle the hot jam into sanitized glass jars, leaving a small 1/4-inch space at the top.
- Eliminate potential air pockets by gently tapping the jar sides or sliding a non-metallic utensil along the interior.
- Thoroughly clean jar rims with a damp cloth to ensure a proper seal.
- Securely attach sterilized lids, tightening bands until just finger-snug.
- Submerge sealed jars completely in a boiling water bath, processing for 10 minutes at a consistent temperature.
- Transfer processed jars to a stable surface, allowing them to cool undisturbed for 12-24 hours to complete the sealing process.
Notes
- Select ripe, firm strawberries and fresh rhubarb for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in your jam.
- Use powdered pectin for a reliable and consistent set, ensuring your jam reaches the perfect spreadable consistency.
- Sterilize jars thoroughly to prevent bacterial growth and extend the shelf life of your homemade preserve.
- Consider reducing sugar for a less sweet version or use alternative sweeteners like honey for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 261
- Sugar: 54 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg