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A silver spoon filled with rhubarb jam. A glass jar filled with rhubarb jam on a wooden board is on the background. Pieces of fresh rhubarb are lying around.

Easy rhubarb jam recipe

If you're looking to add a burst of tangy sweetness to your breakfast table, homemade rhubarb jam is the perfect choice. This easy rhubarb jam recipe will guide you through creating a delicious spread that pairs wonderfully with toast or pastries.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 37 tablespoon
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Digital kitchen scale
  • Large pot
  • Spoon
  • 2 16 oz glass jars

Ingredients

  • 1 kg rhubarb chopped
  • 600 g white granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large pot (I use a 4qt Dutch oven). Leave for 1-2 hours at room temperature until the rhubarb releases its juices.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook for around 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens. To check for doneness, coat a spoon with the jam and quickly trace a line across the back of it with your fingertip. If the line remains clear, the jam is ready. You can also place a plate in the freezer while the jam is cooking. Once done, spoon some jam on it and tilt it. If the jam runs down slowly, it’s done.
  • Pour the hot jam into sterile jars and close them tightly. Refrigerate overnight before serving. This jam is also great for water bath canning if you want to store it for a longer time.

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Notes

Once your jam is cooked and jarred, store it in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months.
If you've used the water bath canning method, your jam can be stored for up to a year.
Refrigerate any opened jars and consume them within a few weeks.
Frozen for up to 1 year.
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy rhubarb jam recipe
Serving Size
 
1 tbsp
Amount per Serving
Calories
71
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.03
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.01
g
Sodium
 
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
80
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
0.2
g
0
%
Vitamin A
 
28
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
24
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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