Description
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is a vibrant and delicious homemade treat that captures the essence of summer in every jar. The sweet, juicy strawberries combined with the tartness of fresh rhubarb create a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or enjoying straight from the jar, this easy-to-make jam is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 cups rhubarb stalks, chopped into ?-inch pieces
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ? cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) low-sugar pectin
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and rhubarb thoroughly; chop.
- In a large pot, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice; stir to coat.
- Let the mixture macerate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat the pot over medium heat until boiling, then add pectin per package instructions.
- Boil for 10-15 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars and seal while warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg