Description
This Strawberry Rhubarb Jam recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors with fresh strawberries and tangy rhubarb. Using simple ingredients and a natural gelling agent, it creates a smooth, spreadable jam that’s versatile for many dishes and customizable to your preferred sweetness.
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 4 cups rhubarb stalks, chopped into small even pieces
Sweeteners and Flavorings
- 3 cups sugar (or natural sweetener of choice, adjust as desired)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (natural flavoring)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural flavoring, optional)
Natural Gelling Agent
- 2 tablespoons natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash the strawberries and rhubarb thoroughly. Hull and quarter the strawberries, then chop the rhubarb into evenly sized small pieces to ensure even cooking and texture balance.
- Combine Ingredients in a Pot: Place the chopped rhubarb and strawberries in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Add the sugar and lemon juice (natural flavoring), stirring everything together gently so the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Cook the Mixture: Bring the fruit mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the fruit softens and the liquid thickens, about 20-30 minutes.
- Add Natural Gelling Agent: Sprinkle the natural gelling agent evenly over the jam base, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes until the jam reaches a soft set consistency.
- Test and Jar the Jam: Test the jam’s texture by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate to see if it sets after cooling. Once ready, ladle the jam into sterilized jars and seal them for storage or gift-giving.
Notes
- Use Fresh Fruit: Fresh, ripe strawberries and rhubarb make a huge difference in flavor and texture.
- Stir Often: Prevent scorching by stirring regularly, especially as the mixture thickens.
- Adjust Sweetness Gradually: Start with less sugar and taste as you cook, adjusting to your preference.
- Cool Jars Completely: Ensure jars are fully cooled before sealing to avoid spoilage.
- Test the Set Properly: The chilled plate method is key to knowing when the jam has the right consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry rhubarb jam, homemade jam, fruit jam, natural gelling, plant based jam
