Preparing strawberry rhubarb jam is a classic culinary art that delights the senses with its vibrant color, tantalizing aroma, and delectable taste. This homemade delicacy, often enjoyed as a breakfast spread or a sweet treat, offers a perfect balance between the tartness of rhubarb and the sweetness of strawberries. Whether you're a seasoned jam maker or a novice cook, embarking on a culinary journey to create the best strawberry rhubarb jam can be an exciting and rewarding experience. This article will guide you through the process, providing essential tips, ingredient recommendations, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve jam-making success.
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STRAWBERRY RHUBARB JAM
A delicious, sweet jam. You could make this tart by only adding 5 cups sugar, instead of the 7. *If you do use less sugar, you will have less final product.
Provided by Dannygirl
Categories Strawberry
Time 25m
Yield 6-9 500mL jars
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Let jars, rims and lids stand in hot water until they are ready to be filled.
- Measure the Strawberries and Rhubarb into a 6-8qt saucepan.
- Stir pectin into fruit.
- Bring to a rolling boil.
- Using a blender wand or hand masher break up the rhubarb.
- Add sugar.
- Return to a full boil and boil 1 minute.
- (It will increase in size.).
- After 1 minute of boiling, remove from heat and immediately ladle into jars leaving space of 1/8" at the top.
- Put rims and seals on jar and tighten as much as possible.
- Invert jars for 5 minutes then turn upright.
- Let sit for 24 hours before serving.
PECTIN-FREE STRAWBERRY RHUBARB JAM
A sweet, tart, simple-to-make taste of summer that can be enjoyed year-round...with no added pectin.
Provided by yankeeinthesouth
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time P1DT45m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix rhubarb and sugar in a large heavy pot and let stand for 2 hours; stir in lemon juice and strawberries. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Set heat to medium-high and cook jam at a full rolling boil until thickened, stirring often to prevent scorching, 20 to 25 minutes. A candy thermometer inserted into the middle of the jam, not touching the pot, should read 220 degrees F (105 degrees C).
- Remove jam from heat and stir for 2 to 3 more minutes; skim off any foam.
- Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the jam into the sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Let jars stand on wire racks for 24 hours to cool and seal. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM
I found a recipe for this jam that I made a few changes to, and this is my final recipe with my changes. It's a hit with all of my friends and family, and I hope that it will be for you as well. I used fresh ripe and home-grown strawberries and rhubarb to make my jam with.
Provided by Carla Bruss
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 192
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place rhubarb, strawberries, lemon juice, fruit pectin, and butter into a large kettle over medium heat. (Butter is optional but helps keep jam from getting too foamy). Stir the fruit mixture to help the juice start to form, and add sugar, about 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and the juice is starting to simmer. Turn up heat to medium-high, bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, and cook and stir for 1 minute. Skim off any foam that forms.
- Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. With a jelly funnel and a soup ladle, pack the jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. To help the jam set, don't move or touch the jars until cooled. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 0.2 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM
Strawberries and rhubarb are a quintessential spring pairing and making jam with them is a wonderful way to preserve some of their bright flavor long after the season is over. In this recipe, we've bumped up the tart rhubarb to help balance the sweetness of the strawberries and sugar. We've also suggested ways to boost the flavor with simple mix-ins. This jam makes a delicious topping for ice cream or yogurt, or a simple and elegant way to fill a cake in place of frosting.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 1h45m
Yield 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, lemon zest and juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan to combine, then mash slightly to release some of the berry juice. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the mixture to macerate and the sugar to dissolve. Meanwhile, place a small plate in the freezer to chill; this will be used to test the doneness of the jam.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. (See Cook's Note for flavor additions.) Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low, stirring frequently. Continue to cook until the jam becomes thick and syrupy, about 1 1/2 hours. To test doneness, place a small amount of the jam onto the chilled plate and freeze for 2 minutes. Drag your finger or spoon through the jam. If the jam holds its shape and thickness, remove from the heat. If it's runny, continue to cook and test again in 5-minute increments. Once the jam has reached the right consistency, transfer to jars and cool completely before storing, covered tightly. Jam will keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
FLAVORFUL STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM
I consider this sweet flavorful jam summer in a jar! The fruity concoction is simply scrumptious spread on sandwiches, toast, English muffins and more. -Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield about 6 pints.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine strawberries, rhubarb and lemon juice; stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 6 hot sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CERTO® STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM
Fresh strawberries and rhubarb, sugar and fruit pectin are cooked briefly then processed in a canner for scrumptious homemade jam.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h45m
Yield Makes about 8 (1-cup) jars or 128 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
- Stem and crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure 2-1/4 cups prepared strawberries into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot; set aside. Finely chop unpeeled rhubarb. Place in 2-qt. saucepan. Add 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 min. or until rhubarb is soft. Measure exactly 1-3/4 cups prepared rhubarb into saucepot with strawberries; mix well.
- Stir sugar into fruit mixture in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Return to full rolling boil and boil 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
- Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches; add boiling water, if necessary. Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 0 g
RHUBARB JAM
This sweet-tart jam is great on scones and toast and mixed into oatmeal. Try it on our Strawberry Layer Cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Entertaining Seasonal Summer Entertaining Summer Recipes
Time P1D
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring rhubarb, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large pot, stirring often. Cook, stirring often, until bubbles slow, foam subsides, fruit rises to the top, and jam sticks to a wooden or metal spoon when lifted from mixture, about 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice to taste. Let cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.
Tips:
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries and rhubarb. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Prepare the strawberries and rhubarb properly. Hull the strawberries and cut them into quarters. Cut the rhubarb into 1-inch pieces.
- Use a large pot. The mixture will bubble up and expand as it cooks, so you need a large pot to prevent it from boiling over.
- Stir the mixture frequently. This will help prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
- Cook the mixture until it reaches the desired consistency. The mixture should be thick and bubbly, and it should coat the back of a spoon.
- Let the jam cool slightly before canning it. This will help prevent the jars from breaking.
- Store the jam in a cool, dark place. The jam will keep for up to a year.
Conclusion:
Strawberry rhubarb jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, biscuits, or waffles. It can also be used as a filling for pies, tarts, and other desserts. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own strawberry rhubarb jam at home. So next time you have a batch of fresh strawberries and rhubarb, be sure to give this recipe a try!
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