This easy and delicious homemade strawberry rhubarb jam recipe is perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or using in desserts. Made without pectin, this jam has a natural sweetness from ripe strawberries and a tangy kick from fresh rhubarb.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped strawberries
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 3 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- In a large pot, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until jam reaches desired consistency, about 30-40 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring to sterilized jars.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or process in a water bath for longer storage.
Interesting Facts
Rhubarb is a vegetable that is often mistaken for a fruit due to its tartness.
Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants.